Highlighted for its strength in fraud, shareholder disputes, and arbitration matters, Dentons is praised for its ‘ good presence across a number of Caribbean jurisdictions.’ Stuart Bruce is a key banking and finance practitioner, and is ably supported by LaKeisha John-Farrell. Benjamin Drakes handles asset tracing, cross-border restructuring, and insolvency.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Testimonials
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- ‘They integrate superbly with the wider global network, and the BVI team is particularly good at providing a seamless service with a single contact point, effectively project managing their colleagues across the Caribbean.’
- 'Clients benefit from a team that understands the nuances of BVI commercial litigation and delivers results through a pragmatic and commercially attuned approach, particularly in complex cross-border disputes, insolvency matters, and urgent injunctive relief.’
- ‘They punch well above their weight thanks to the co-operation and support of the wider Dentons infrastructure, particularly the London and Hong Kong offices.’
- ‘They have a good presence across a number of Caribbean jurisdictions, providing local support while ensuring BVI standard advice and service.'
Key clients
- Scenery Journey Ltd
- The Judicial Administrator of Banco Santos SA
- Grant Thornton BVI
- Alvarez & Marsal
- BDO
- Siltech PMR PTY Ltd
- 220 Barry Road PTY Ltd
Work highlights
Advised Scenery Journey Ltd (China Evergrande Group) on resisting an application to liquidate the company.
Representing the Brazilian court-appointed judicial administrator of Banco Santos, regarding its status as a creditor seeking to recover assets expropriated by a BVI company that is now in liquidation.
Representing the liquidators from Grant Thornton BVI of CL on financial claims of approximately US$5 billion.
Practice head
LaKeisha John-Farrell
Other key lawyers
Stuart Bruce; Benjamin Drakes