In regulatory and compliance law, the 'strong cross-jurisdiction practice with deep experience' housed at Ogier's Tortola office is a specialist destination for BVI financial services and investment business regulation. Its broad range of financial services regulation work has included diverse matters from establishing new corporate credit card structures, to indirect ownership changes, and trust license applications. The firm is also a market leader in fintech advice, assisting with innovative businesses and structures, including token offerings and related financings, platform launches, and applications for registration under the BVI virtual assets service providers act. Michael Killhoury co-leads the department and is leader of all transactional practices in the BVI for the firm. Alongside him leading the team is Jersey-based Simon Schilder, who practices BVI law full-time and is counsel of choice to a host of major investment managers. David Mathews comes highly recommended by clients, and Marie-Claire Fudge is a further key name.
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‘Ogier has a strong cross-jurisdiction practice with deep experience. In particular, David Matthews has over seven years experience handling blockchain related projects. We like using Ogier to obtain opinions on the thorny technical issues that other firms often can’t provide.’
‘David Matthews is one of the most experienced (if not the most experienced) practitioner of web3 BVI law. He focuses solely on providing BVI legal advice which provides strength in depth.’
‘Ogier distinguishes itself in the legal market with a strong focus on delivering high-quality, client-focused services through its exceptional team, including Michael Killourhy and David Mathews. Both are very good in regulatory and compliance and are the firm's go-to experts in DeFi and crypto, bringing specialized expertise and innovative solutions to these emerging areas. Their comprehensive, strategic approach ensures clients receive tailored, efficient, and cutting-edge legal support.’
‘Mike Killourhy and David Mathews are go-to people in the BVI.’
Key clients
- Moon Laboratories Inc – 'Masa'
- Agora
- Althea
- Nodle
- Aurora
- Gitcoin
- Tools for Humanity (World Coin)
- Matrixport
- TDX Strategies
- One.io
Work highlights
- Advised Masa on all aspects of the construction of a "zero-knowledge" data marketplace and network.
- Advised Oneio on its application for registration under the BVI's Virtual Assets Service Providers Act.
- Advised Agora on the issue of new USD-backed stablecoin called AUSD.
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Leading partners
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Leading associates
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David Mathews
Practice head
Michael Killourhy; Simon Schilder