British Virgin Islands: Trusts

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Heads Or Tails: Structuring For Bankruptcy Remoteness In Digital Assets, The View From The BVI
Digital asset structures can achieve bankruptcy remoteness if properly designed, but success depends on whether customers hold true proprietary rights or merely contractual claims. This analysis examines how courts distinguish between these positions when exchanges, custodians, or brokers become insolvent, and what operational realities determine whether client assets fall outside the insolvent estate.
British Virgin Islands Insolvency
W
Walkers
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BVI Trusts Behind Closed Doors: Recent Amendments To The Civil Procedure Rules Shape Whether Proceedings Are Public Or Private
Recent amendments to the Civil Procedure Rules in the British Virgin Islands have introduced a clearer procedural framework for determining whether trust and estate proceedings should be heard publicly or privately. This development marks a significant shift in BVI trust and estate practice, particularly given the jurisdiction's historical approach to confidentiality in such sensitive matters.
British Virgin Islands Litigation
CO
Carey Olsen
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Reserve Directors And Succession Planning For BVI Personal Investment Companies
When a sole shareholder and director of a BVI company passes away, the absence of a director can lead to significant administrative challenges and delays in estate administration. This article examines practical solutions available under BVI law, including the strategic appointment of reserve directors and the use of trust structures, to ensure business continuity and facilitate the smooth transfer of shares to beneficiaries.
British Virgin Islands Commercial
MG
Maples Group
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