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Recent amendments to the Civil Procedure Rules in the British Virgin Islands have introduced a clearer procedural framework for determining whether trust and estate proceedings should be heard publicly or privately. This development marks a significant shift in BVI trust and estate practice, particularly given the jurisdiction's historical approach to confidentiality in such sensitive matters.

This is just a reminder that various changes have been made to the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court Civil Procedure Rules, that will take effect from 31 July 2023...

In an article for STEP Journal, Alex Hall Taylor KC and Tyrone Bailey examine how recent amendments to the Civil Procedure Rules in the British Virgin Islands shape whether trust and estate proceedings...

The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court has released new Civil Procedure Rules this week, to take effect from 31 July 2023.

On 17 February 2025, the BVI Court recognised a Committee, appointed by the Hong Kong Court of First Instance, with responsibility over the financial affairs of a family member who lacks capacity and has movable assets in the BVI.

The Privy Council has today handed down its judgment in Convoy Collateral Ltd v Broad Idea International Limited and Cho Kwai Chee, the so-called "Black Swan" Appeal and a related appeal, ...

The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court Civil Procedure Rules 2000 (as amended) (the "CPR") manifest a clear intention to create a comprehensive regime to ensure that there is at all times an address...

Under the current regime, the Court has discretion to determine whether any matter (except for a trial) may be conducted "in chambers", meaning a private hearing or in open court, accessible to the public.

The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court Civil (ECSC) Procedure Rules, Revised Edition 2023 repeal and replace the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court Civil Procedure Rules 2000.

On 12 July 2021, the Court of Appeal of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (the "Court of Appeal") reached a unanimous ruling on the time limit for applying for a motion for leave to appeal...

Freezing orders are one of the most important weapons in a court's arsenal to prevent parties from disposing of or dissipating assets to ensure they will be available to satisfy a potential future money judgment.

Like a reliable and familiar friend, BVI litigators have been accustomed to the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court Rules ("the CPR") for a considerable period.

The Revised Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court Civil Procedure Rules (the "Revised CPR") come into force on 31 July 2023, and with them a significant change to the rules which govern service of proceedings on foreign defendants outside the British Virgin Islands and other ECSC Member States' jurisdictions.

Harneys has successfully brought an action that changes the law relating to the access of the BVI Courts to enforce a foreign judgment.

The British Virgin Islands (the BVI) insolvency regime provides for the issuance of statutory demands against BVI companies.

Historically receiverships were viewed as a draconian remedy of last resort. Today, however, receivers are appointed to address a wide range of legal circumstances.

The 2023 amendments to the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court Civil Procedure Rules included changes to Part 7, which sets out the rules for service out of the jurisdiction.

A recent judgment handed down by the Court of Appeal of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court has potentially undermined the ability of lawyers to work on matters before the BVI courts and recover their fees for such work.