Robert Briant > Conyers > Tortola, British Virgin Islands > Lawyer Profile

Conyers‘ ‘well prepared, thorough, and knowledgeable‘ department for banking, finance, and capital markets work is undoubtedly one of the heavyweights in the jurisdiction, frequently seen on complex and high-valued matters, from IPOs to multifaceted financings. As part of his role as head of corporate at the firm’s BVI office, Robert Briant oversees the finance team and continues to counsel longstanding client Weatherford International. ‘Brilliant M&A, finance and general corporate lawyer‘ Anton Goldstein is a further key figure for major transactions, while Rachael Pape receives client praise for her burgeoning practice, which has particular focus on corporate finance and reorganisations, capital markets, derivatives, and securitisations. Nicholas Kuria ‘delivers strong work‘ and is involved across the spectrum of work in this area.

Conyers acts on some of the most significant and complex transactions in the BVI market, being counsel of choice to a host of international clients renowned in their respective industries. Sectors of strength include technology, engineering, telecoms, energy and healthcare, and the department is adept at the range of work, from M&A and joint ventures to corporate restructurings, market entries, and a range of sector-specific corporate matters. Robert Briant chairs the group, overseeing the scope of corporate and finance matters. Rachael Pape is a key figure and has particular expertise in corporate finance and reorganisations, capital markets, derivatives and securitisations, M&A, and investment funds. A further experienced name to note is Anton Goldstein, well-versed in high-profile transactions.

Some of the foremost hedge fund sponsors and private equity firms look to Conyers in the BVI for the full scope of advice in fund formation and structuring. This encompasses constitutional and contractual documentation, fund incorporation, administration services, compliance, and winding up of funds, among other matters. Practice head Robert Briant also oversees the wider corporate law team and is an experienced transactional lawyer. Anton Goldstein has a strong track record in advising on some of the region’s largest deals, and Rachael Pape is a key figure for investment funds and cross-border regulatory guidance. Nicholas Kuria also stands out, particularly for his client base in TMT, financial services and insurance.