BVI Arbitration Interim Relief: Injunctions, Disclosure Orders And Other Court Support For Domestic And Foreign Arbitrations

Arbitration is frequently the forum for cross-border dispute resolution involving British Virgin Island (BVI) companies, meaning urgent interim relief from the BVI courts in support of arbitration is sometimes required.

The BVI courts have developed a sophisticated framework for granting injunctions, disclosure orders and other remedies in support of both domestic and foreign-seated arbitrations, building principally upon the statutory foundation laid down by s. 43 of the Arbitration Act 2013.

The BVI courts have also repeatedly emphasised the territory's strong pro-arbitration policy, both when supporting arbitral proceedings and when considering the enforcement of arbitral awards. That approach underpins the availability of court-ordered remedies designed to preserve assets, protect evidence and ensure that arbitrations remain effective.