Conyers is a market leader in the BVI banking, finance, and capital markets space, frequently acting on some of the jurisdiction’s largest and most complex transactions. The team’s recent work spans sectors including consumer goods, e-commerce, oil and gas, mining, and commercial real estate. Practice head Robert Briant oversees the corporate and finance team, advising on M&A, joint ventures, investment vehicles, and a wide range of finance transactions. Anton Goldstein brings expertise in M&A, capital markets, and private equity, while Rachael Pape is noted for her strengths in corporate finance, derivatives, securitisations, and cross-border regulatory matters. Nicholas Kuria adds further depth, particularly in TMT, financial services, and insurance, while also spearheading the firm’s Africa-focused initiative.

Harneys’ banking and finance team is a key port of call for major financial institutions and leading onshore firms on cross-border lending and debt finance transactions. With experience across both established and emerging financing structures, the team advises on significant deals in sectors such as technology, mining, real estate, luxury goods, telecoms, and transportation. Tanya Cassie Parker is reputed for her corporate finance expertise, while George Weston regularly advises on capital markets transactions and corporate-linked financings. Michelle Frett-Mathavious further strengthens the practice with expertise spanning syndicated finance, asset finance, and structured debt.

Maples Group is well-regarded for handling a broad range of sophisticated cross-border transactions, advising on banking, debt capital markets, private equity-backed transactions, and project finance. Chris Newton is noted for his wide-ranging practice in banking, finance, and restructuring, regularly advising institutions, sponsors, and investors on financings such as direct lending, bond issuances, and preferred share financings. Ruairi Bourke brings extensive expertise in corporate, banking, and finance transactions, frequently acting on M&A, restructurings, joint ventures, and venture capital financings.

Counting various high-profile financial institutions on its client roster, Appleby’s key strengths lie in M&A, corporate restructuring, and aircraft financing. Jeffrey Kirk acts as the head of the firm’s global Islamic finance group, while Andrew Jowett is vastly experienced in capital markets transactions. David Clark handles cross-border financing and joint ventures, while Shana Simmonds-Lewis is proficient in private equity transactions. Kasia Smith and Patrick Gill are key associates in the practice.

Praised for its ‘deep legal expertise and practical, business-focused advice’, Ogier’s banking, finance, and capital markets team is led by Michael Killourhy. Killourhy is principally focused on public and private M&A, while Christian Burns-Di Lauro is skilled at real estate, Islamic, and corporate financing. Stuart Fee is a key port of call for fund managers, while Tiffany Tolliss is another key team member.

Walkers BVI is noted for its capabilities in asset-backed securities, Islamic finance, and collateralised bond offerings. Managing partner of the firm’s BVI office, Matthew Cowman is vastly experienced in commercial and acquisition finance, while Omonike Robinson-Pickering is knowledgeable in real estate finance. Lauren Williamson is proficient in corporate restructuring.

Mourant’s broad caseload encompasses financing, capital markets transactions, and restructuring across the gamut of asset classes. Ian Montgomery oversees the practice, and he is knowledgeable of debt and equity fundraising, project finance transactions, and debt restructuring. John Rochester is skilled at corporate transactions, while Marianne Wilson is versed in real estate financing. Saraid Taylor is another key team member.

Carey Olsen’s broad caseload encompasses fund finance, real estate finance, and acquisition finance matters. The firm, which is a key port of call for leading banks and financial institutions, is led by Clinton Hempel. Hempel is skilled at investment fund structures, M&A, and financial service regulation matters. Elizabeth Killeen counts various borrowers on her client roster, and Katrina Lindsay is another key team member.

Headed by Ellie Crespi, Collas Crill is well-regarded for its debt finance, insolvency, and bond transaction capabilities. Crespi is a key port of call for asset finance and private equity clients, while Greg Boyd has over two decades of multijurisdictional finance law. Annabel Bishop is a key associate within the practice.