Highlighted for its in-depth expertise in insolvency, Walkers BVI is a strong choice for high-net-worth individuals, private banks, and trust companies on contentious matters. Oliver Clifton is highly proficient in asset tracing, while Rosalind Nicholson is knowledgeable of corporate governance. Iain Tucker is versed in freezing orders, while Colleen Farrington is experienced before the Privy Council.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction
Testimonials
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- ‘They have highly experienced litigators who know which points to take and how to manage clients unfamiliar with offshore work.’
- ‘They are an elite team offering London-standard service offshore, which few others can match.’
- ‘They have great experience handling complex, multi-jurisdictional matters before the BVI courts.'
- ‘They have top-quality legal and local knowledge and work excellently in international litigation and as part of large teams.’
- ‘Oliver Clifton has vast experience, providing critical legal insight and practical solutions. He has great judgment and deep knowledge of BVI law and procedure.’
- ‘Iain Tucker is a highly experienced and capable partner – unflappable, with strong legal knowledge. He brings huge commercial experience and realism to every dispute, and is a cerebral, strategically astute, and commercial lawyer who is a pleasure to deal with.’
Key clients
- JSC CB Privatbank
- Bunge SA
- Cargill Group
- C2 Capital Limited
- FalconX Limited
- FTX Trading Ltd
- Ikon Shina LLC
- HSBC
- Pramod Mittal
- Tristan Oil Limited
- Incredible Power
- Esben Finance Limited
Work highlights
Represented JSC CB PrivatBank in securing a US$2.6 billion freezing order over 67 BVI companies and continues to police the order and protect assets, including addressing risks from recent BVI company law amendments.
Represented the FTX group on BVI and Cayman law matters in connection with its high-profile US Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
Represented the Cargill Group in defending US$14 billion fraud proceedings brought by Russia’s National Bank Trust, including challenging BVI jurisdiction and seeking to set aside service out of the jurisdiction.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Rosalind Nicholson
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Iain Tucker
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Colleen Farrington
Practice head
Oliver Clifton; Rosalind Nicholson
Other key lawyers
Iain Tucker; Colleen Farrington