Harneys is pleased to report the appointments of Justice Sher QC
and Justice Wallbank to the BVI Commercial Court, as Commercial
Court Judges, commencing in May.
Justice Sher QC will be the first rotating Judge, sitting from 2
May to 10 June 2016. His distinguished career as counsel,
arbitrator and a Deputy High Court Judge in the Chancery Division
and the Commercial Court in England, spans more than 40
years. Justice Sher QC brings with him a wealth of expertise
in international commercial and business law matters.
Justice Wallbank's appointment is for six months beginning
on 15 May 2016. Justice Wallbank has previously acted as High Court
Judge of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court of the British Virgin
Islands Commercial Court and High Court (Civil Circuit), as well as
of the Nevis High Court, in numerous matters, having practised as a
litigator in the region for many years. His experience
includes serving as the designated Judge appointed to
