Conyers is a market leader in the BVI banking, finance, and capital markets space, frequently acting on some of the jurisdiction’s largest and most complex transactions. The team’s recent work spans sectors including consumer goods, e-commerce, oil and gas, mining, and commercial real estate. Practice head Robert Briant oversees the corporate and finance team, advising on M&A, joint ventures, investment vehicles, and a wide range of finance transactions. Anton Goldstein brings expertise in M&A, capital markets, and private equity, while Rachael Pape is noted for her strengths in corporate finance, derivatives, securitisations, and cross-border regulatory matters. Nicholas Kuria adds further depth, particularly in TMT, financial services, and insurance, while also spearheading the firm’s Africa-focused initiative.
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Work Department
Corporate
Position
Partner
Career
Anton Goldstein is a Partner in the Corporate department in the British Virgin Islands office of Conyers. Anton joined Conyers in 2009 and became a partner in 2013.
Anton has a broad corporate practice with particular expertise in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), private equity, capital markets and corporate finance. He consistently advises on the largest and most prominent transactions in the BVI and is recognised as one of the leading M&A and capital markets lawyers in the jurisdiction.
Anton has advised on some of the largest and most prominent BVI transactions of recent years, including:
- the US$2 billion business combination between Perimeter Solutions and EverArc
- the US$575 million acquisition of Finaro by Shift4
- AdvancedAdvT Limited (formerly Marwyn Acquisition Company I Limited) on its proposed US$364 million acquisition of M&C Saatchi.
- the US$55 billion sale of TNK-BP to Rosneft (believed to be the largest BVI private M&A transaction of all time)
- the US$2 billion Fix Price IPO (the largest ever BVI IPO)
- DSV’s US$1.35 billion acquisition of UTi Worldwide (the third largest BVI public M&A transaction of all time)
- the initial public offering of Lenta (which created the largest publicly listed BVI company)
- the initial US$2 billion initial public offering of Despegar on the New York Stock Exchange
- the US$1.4 billion business combination of Burger King and Justice Holdings
- the US$3.4 billion sale of General Electric’s water business
- the US$1 billion investment by ChemChina in Mercuria
- the US$600 million acquisition of Airports Worldwide by Vinci
- the US$3.8 billion refinancing by Premier Oil
- the £237 million refinancing of Camden Market, and
- the take privates of OpenTV, MDM Engineering and Rio Verde Minerals
Languages
English
Memberships
- Appointed to the BVI Financial Services Commission's Focus Group on the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive
Education
- University of Oxford, Law degree, first class honours (Martin Wronker Prize in Law, Proxime Accessit)
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‘Conyers is a leader in the BVI and Caribbean offshore investment management space. They are well known and respected as a firm, and we have worked with multiple partners over the years that have demonstrated this in different areas. I look forward to continuing to work with them as we grow and develop over time.’
‘Rachael Pape is extremely responsive to our needs and willing to help problem-solve when needed. When I have a question or need guidance, she is fast, accurate, and responsive. I value our relationship and look forward to future interactions.’
‘Conyers’ banking, finance, and capital markets team stands out for its deep bench of highly knowledgeable and commercially-minded attorneys who bring both technical precision and a practical, solution-oriented mindset to every matter. The team’s responsiveness, clarity in communication, and understanding of cross-border complexities consistently place them ahead of competitors.'
'The team is particularly adept at navigating multi-jurisdictional financings and regulatory frameworks, and their collaborative approach ensures seamless execution.’
‘The individuals at Conyers distinguish themselves through their legal acumen, responsiveness, and strong client service ethic. They are not only experts in their field but also approachable, pragmatic, and proactive in identifying potential issues before they arise.'
‘Conyers has a great team in the BVI. They have assisted me on a number of corporate and finance matters. They always provide a top service. Incredibly responsive and hard working.’
‘I have worked extensively with Anton Goldstein at Conyers over the last year. Anton is outstanding. He is efficient, incredibly hard-working, and gives really excellent practical client-friendly advice.'
‘Rachael Pape is an excellent capital markets lawyer.’
Key clients
- Telegram Group Gold Fields TT Group
Work highlights
Advised Telegram Group (the operator of the Telegram Messenger app) on its upsized issuance of US$1.7 billion of new bonds.
Advised Gold Fields (JSE, NYSE:GFI) in connection with its issuance of US$1 billion of new bonds.
Advised TT Group in relation to Telereal Securitisation PLC’s issuance of GBP255 million 5.634% Class B Secured Notes due 2036.