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TAX v FDQ BVIHCMMAP2024/0029

BVI Arbitration Act, interim injunction to restrain arbitration; whether it is just and convenient to grant interim injunctive relief to restrain the respondents from pursuing second arbitration...

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Collas Crill

Mitchell And Another (Joint Liquidators Of MBI International & Partners Inc (In Liquidation)) v Sheikh Mohamed Bin Issa Al Jaber; Mitchell And Another (Joint Liquidators Of MBI International & Partners Inc (In Liquidation)) v Sheikh Mohamed Bin Issa Al Jaber (No 2) [2025] UKSC 43

This decision of the UK Supreme Court on fiduciary duties and equitable compensation is of relevance across a range of common law jurisdictions.

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Collas Crill

Access Bank Plc (As Successor In Title And Assignee Of Diamond Bank Plc) v Dr Ambrosie Bryant Chukwueloka Orjiako And Ors BVIHCCOM2023/0282

This robust decision illustrates that even in cases alleging fraud and dishonesty, it may be possible to obtain summary judgment on the merits.

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Collas Crill

A Meeting Of Minds: The Privy Council & Duomatic Principles

In the recent British Virgin Islands ("BVI") appeal of Fang v Green Elite ("Green Elite"), the Privy Council reaffirmed the principle in Duomatic

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Maples Group

Carey Olsen Obtains Significant Judgment In The BVI Commercial Court For Access Bank Plc In US$200+ Million Cross-border Enforcement Claim

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Carey Olsen

Kenneth M Krys (As Liquidator Of Fairfield Sentry Ltd (In Liquidation)) v Farnum Place LLC [2025] UKPC 43

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Collas Crill

BVI Litigation Lens – Episode Two

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Conyers

Norwich Pharmacal In The Age Of Transparency: Tracing Assets Under The BVI's New Beneficial Ownership Regime

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Conyers

Acting Without Standing: Risks In Litigation

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Appleby

BVI Litigation Lens – Episode One (Video)

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Conyers

Judicial Recognition Of Partial Awards: The BVI Court's Ruling In Global/Gerald v CNG

Worldwide Litigation

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Beijing Jincheng Tongda & Neal Law Firm

Standing Room Only: A "Person Aggrieved" Under S.273 Of The BVI Insolvency Act 2003

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Carey Olsen

British Virgin Islands Litigation Guide 2025 (Chambers)

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Carey Olsen

Robert Kantowitz Co-Authors Influential NYSBA Report On Advocacy, Public Service, And Fair Judgment

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Sterlington PLLC

Restructuring & Insolvency Comparative Guide

British Virgin Islands Insolvency

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Carey Olsen

Estate Planning In The British Virgin Islands

British Virgin Islands Family

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Maples Group

Recognition With Consequences: Singapore's Terraform Ruling And Its Implications For The BVI

Worldwide Insolvency

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Conyers

A Guide To Blockchain And Cryptocurrency Laws And Regulations 2026: British Virgin Islands (GLI Chapter)

British Virgin Islands Technology

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Carey Olsen

The CFATF Recognises The Significant Progress That The BVI Has Made To Improve Its Compliance With The FATF's 40 Recommendations

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Walkers

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TAX v FDQ BVIHCMMAP2024/0029

BVI Arbitration Act, interim injunction to restrain arbitration; whether it is just and convenient to grant interim injunctive relief to restrain the respondents from pursuing second arbitration...

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No Role For "Gymnastics" In The BVI Courts

The Commercial Court of the BVI has discharged a worldwide freezing order obtained ex parte by Eletson Corporation and Eletson Gas LLC against Levona Holdings Ltd and Tropical Island International Ltd.

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Caldicott Worldwide Ltd v Siong Beng Seng, Ching Hui Huat And Springfield Investments & Nominees Pte Ltd BVIHCMAP2023/0009

In granting conditional leave to appeal to the Privy Council, the Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal held that the question raised – whether an arbitration clause between a company and a shareholder can be used...

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Access Bank Plc (As Successor In Title And Assignee Of Diamond Bank Plc) v Dr Ambrosie Bryant Chukwueloka Orjiako And Ors BVIHCCOM2023/0282

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A Meeting Of Minds: The Privy Council & Duomatic Principles

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Kenneth M Krys (As Liquidator Of Fairfield Sentry Ltd (In Liquidation)) v Farnum Place LLC [2025] UKPC 43

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Robbing Peter To Pay Paul: BVI Appeal Court Guidance On Insolvent Company Payments

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BVI Court Recognises Appointment Of A Committee By Hong Kong Court Of First Instance Over The Financial Affairs Of Person Lacking Capacity

On 17 February 2025, the BVI Court recognised a Committee, appointed by the Hong Kong Court of First Instance, with responsibility over the financial affairs of a family member who lacks capacity and has movable assets in the BVI.

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BVI Court-Appointed Receiverships: Draconian Or Versatile Remedy?

Historically receiverships were viewed as a draconian remedy of last resort. Today, however, receivers are appointed to address a wide range of legal circumstances.

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How Appealing: Privy Council Clarifies BVI Test For Appeal As Of Right To The Board

Jurisdictions in which the ultimate avenue for appeal lies to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (the "Board" or "Privy Council") have different local statutory and procedural rules...

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BVI Commercial Court Dismisses Judgment Debtors' Attempt To Set Aside US$97 Million Judgment

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This decision of the UK Supreme Court on fiduciary duties and equitable compensation is of relevance across a range of common law jurisdictions.

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CC

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Access Bank Plc (As Successor In Title And Assignee Of Diamond Bank Plc) v Dr Ambrosie Bryant Chukwueloka Orjiako And Ors BVIHCCOM2023/0282

This robust decision illustrates that even in cases alleging fraud and dishonesty, it may be possible to obtain summary judgment on the merits.

British Virgin Islands Litigation

CC

Collas Crill

A Meeting Of Minds: The Privy Council & Duomatic Principles

In the recent British Virgin Islands ("BVI") appeal of Fang v Green Elite ("Green Elite"), the Privy Council reaffirmed the principle in Duomatic

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BVI Court Recognises Appointment Of A Committee By Hong Kong Court Of First Instance Over The Financial Affairs Of Person Lacking Capacity

On 17 February 2025, the BVI Court recognised a Committee, appointed by the Hong Kong Court of First Instance, with responsibility over the financial affairs of a family member who lacks capacity and has movable assets in the BVI.

British Virgin Islands Litigation

H

Harneys

BVI Court-Appointed Receiverships: Draconian Or Versatile Remedy?

Historically receiverships were viewed as a draconian remedy of last resort. Today, however, receivers are appointed to address a wide range of legal circumstances.

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Asset Recovery Comparative Guide

Asset Recovery Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of British Virgin Islands, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

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Jurisdiction, Service And Forum Issues In The British Virgin Islands

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Civil Procedure Takes A Bold Step: Unravelling The Changes To Service Out Of The Jurisdiction And The Civil Procedure Rules In The British Virgin Islands

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Service Out Of The BVI: Revolution Or Evolution?

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All Change In The Eastern Caribbean As New CPR Comes Into Force

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Changes To The BVI Civil Procedure Rules With Effect From 31 July 2023

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Amendments To The BVI Civil Procedure Rules Series – Part Four

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