With a ‘solution-focused mindset’, Conyers‘ corporate practice continues to advise on some of the most complex M&A and corporate transactions in the jurisdiction, spanning the engineering, technology, telecoms, energy and healthcare sectors. Highly regarded for his wide-ranging experience in all aspects of corporate and commercial law, Robert Briant heads up the practice and has notable expertise in M&A, joint ventures and investment vehicles. Other key figures within the team include the ‘exceptional’ Anton Goldstein and Rachael Pape, who are noted for their transactional capabilities. Counsel Nicholas Kuria is a highly experienced practitioner whose corporate practice sees him acting for a variety of clients.

Maples Group acts for a client roster of public companies and private equity houses on high-value matters, with work including corporate restructurings, M&A and take-private mandates. Richard May leads the 'very knowledgeable' team, which has knowledge of the pharmaceuticals, energy, technology, logistics, education, hospitality, and asset management industries. Ruairi Bourke assists with cross-border mergers and venture capital fundraisings, while Christopher Newton  is a key contact for US public company work; clients also praise his ‘practical implementation’ when navigating complex restructuring mandates. Associate Amel Wehden advises on matters in the aviation and pharmaceuticals sectors.

The ‘outstanding’ corporate team at Ogier advises clients on multi-billion-dollar M&A transactions, capital markets deals, and restructuring mandates, with a primary focus on industries spanning the energy, transportation, healthcare and technology sectors. In the technology space, the team often partners with the firm’s dedicated technology and Web3 sector group, harnessing its commercial and fintech expertise to secure significant appointments, including representing some of the largest crypto funds. Leading the dynamic practice are Michael Killourhy, an expert in equity capital markets and M&A transactions, and Ray Wearmouth, who is renowned for his profound knowledge of BVI corporate law. In addition to spearheading billion-dollar transactions, Wearmouth is regularly sought after to provide expert evidence on BVI law to foreign tribunals. The team also includes David Matthews, who is highly regarded for his corporate finance expertise.

Advising on projects across Asia, Latin America and Africa, Appleby‘s BVI office is regularly instructed on cross-border M&A transactions. Practice chair Jeffrey Kirk  regularly handles multi-million-dollar M&A deals and corporate restructurings, while Andrew Jowett, who divides his time between BVI and Jersey, acts for various blue-chip and private companies in the energy sector. Further notable figures in the team also include Shana Simmonds, who has recently been involved in multi-jurisdictional transactions related to private equity takeovers and fintech companies; and David Clark, who frequently provides support for the team on cross-border financing matters, particularly those with Bermuda connections. ‘Proactive and solution-focused’ M&A specialist Brittany Cummings and Stuart Fee are key names at senior associate level.

Harneys‘ corporate team excels in a wide spectrum of public and private M&A, private equity transactions, IPOs and joint ventures, operating regularly on a cross-border basis and in collaboration with the firm’s capital markets and finance teams. George Weston leads the team and is noted for his expertise in SPAC and business combination transactions, as well as capital raisings and corporate reorganisations. Advising on BVI and Cayman law, Philip Graham is highly recommended for his deep knowledge of economic substance matters and fund vehicles; his recent highlights include advising funds venturing into the digital assets realm, and clients praise him as ‘the leading light for crypto and digital asset work’. Other notable figures in the team include Joshua Mangeot, who concentrates on transactional and regulatory issues, frequently advising financial institutions, private equity funds and high-net-worth individuals, while James Kitching and Melissa Thomas are key associates to note. Greg Boyd left the firm in April 2023 and joined Collas Crill.

Walkers BVI's corporate, finance and funds practice is ‘well-resourced and attentive to client needs’, and acts for a substantial roster of asset managers, financial services companies and multinational conglomerates. Matthew Cowman leads the practice and garners praise as a ‘highly skilled’ adviser with cross-border expertise. Corporate finance expert Omonike Robinson-Pickering leverages her experience gained in the firm’s offices in Singapore, Hong Kong and Cayman to provide advice on cross-border finance transactions from a BVI perspective. ‘Extremely competent’ senior counsel Alex Drysdale is recognised for his knowledge of Latin American markets, while senior associate Lauren Williamson is active in restructurings and financing transactions.

The Carey Olsen team, with its extensive international network, adeptly oversees transactions across Europe, Asia, and the US, specialising in cross-border deals and commercial issues. Leading the practice is Clinton Hempel, who guides his clients through the intricacies of corporate and commercial transactions and also lends his expertise to regulatory compliance and risk management matters. Elizabeth Killeen is renowned for her proficiency in advising multinational corporations and high-net-worth individuals on financing and investment structures. Counsels Jude Hodge and Katrina Lindsay also play key roles; Hodge, who is a financial services specialist, extends her corporate practice to cover corporate restructurings, M&A transactions, and corporate due diligence, while Lindsay has a focus on the emerging digital assets sector.

Offering guidance across the full spectrum of corporate matters, including advising on cross-border technology M&A deals, the group at Mourant attracts a varied roster of multinational companies. The ‘client-oriented’ Ian Montgomery sits at the helm of the team and has particular expertise advising clients across the real estate, financial services, energy and technology sectors. Dual qualified in BVI and Cayman, Sara Galletly is knowledgeable of regulatory issues impacting corporate structures and other entities, including advising on economic substance and anti-money laundering compliance issues. Counsel Saraid Taylor is noted for her expertise in finance, capital markets and M&A transactions, while senior associate Martyn Heyes‘ experience includes advising on leveraged and real estate finance issues.

With a successful track record in transactions and financings involving BVI corporates, banks and funds, the corporate team at O'Neal Webster is regularly instructed on cross-border matters, including those involving Asia and Latin America. Leading the group is Christopher Simpson, who is a key point of contact for global law firms seeking due diligence on BVI companies and assistance with opinions and security documents for high-value M&A and financing transactions. Other names instrumental to the team’s success are the office’s managing partner Vanessa King, who is frequently engaged in establishing or amending BVI trusts and various forms of corporate finance work, and Kerry Anderson, who has expertise in the digital asset space.