Disputes between companies engaging in international business in both onshore and offshore jurisdictions are commonplace.

On the 12 February 2023, the EU Council has decided to regulate the handling of assets belonging to the Central Bank of Russia which are immobilised due to EU sanctions.

On 14 July 2015, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action was welcomed by China, France, Germany, the Russian Federation, the UK and the United States of America...

The BVI has a modern, sophisticated, well respected legal system, based on English common law, which makes it well placed to accommodate disputes involving BVI entities.

Last week the Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal brought by Olive Group in a welcome underlining of when a Court can interfere in the appraisal mechanism and its role in determining minority discount.

Proper fund governance has long been championed by Conyers Dill & Pearman, for the last decade we have encouraged our hedge fund clients to hold at least annual directors meetings.

Cyprus can offer a solution to international firms and institutions seeking certainty over access to the EU Single Market.

More than two months after the United Kingdom's decision to leave the EU, predictions about what the UK's exit will look like are still speculative.

In legislative developments that took place simultaneously, both the EU and United States acted to expand the list of persons subject to economic sanctions.

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is home to more than 416,000 active companies. This article considers the benefits of using a BVI company in financing transactions.

This article covers the most commonly-asked questions regarding the use of BVI companies in transactions.

We have prepared this Securities and Investment Business Act Compendium as a service to our clients. The principal statute is the Securities and Investment Business Act, 2010 as amended.

The BVI is one of the world's most recognized offshore financial centers. Since 1984, over one million companies have been incorporated in the jurisdiction.

In June 2024, the English Court of Appeal's judgment in Celestial Aviation Services Ltd v UniCredit Bank AG (London Branch) [2024] EWCA Civ 628 overturned a High Court ruling that raised concerns over the obligations...

We have prepared this BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 Compendium as a service to our clients.

International financial records recently stolen from two offshore services firms and 19 corporate registries maintained by governments were leaked to journalists ...

Harneys has for many years worked together with many of the leading law firms in Africa as well as law firms outside of Africa advising on Africa focused transactions.

The British Virgin Islands ("BVI") is home to over 416,000 active companies. This article considers the benefits of using a BVI company in financing transactions.

A great deal of global wealth, particularly wealth in the Asian and MENA regions, is held through British Virgin Islands ("BVI") business companies.

The British Virgin Islands' inclusion on the EU's anti-money laundering high-risk country list creates specific compliance obligations for BVI funds marketed under AIFMD, while having limited broader impact on BVI vehicles.