Walkers BVI ‘s regulatory and risk advisory team advises banks, insurers, investment funds, administrators, fiduciaries, and investment managers on both advisory and contentious regulatory issues. Practice head Lucy Frew brings over 25 years of experience, guiding clients on compliance, investigations, and cross-border regulatory issues. Iona Wright complements the practice with expertise in fintech licensing, tax-related initiatives, AML, sanctions, data protection, and economic substance.
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‘Walkers' practice combines deep technical expertise with strategic foresight, making them more than just regulatory advisers—they are enablers of commercial opportunity in a complex legal landscape.'
'They excel in translating evolving BVI and cross-border regulatory requirements into clear, actionable strategies, allowing clients to stay ahead rather than simply react.'
- 'What sets them apart from other firms is the level of senior engagement on every matter, the speed and precision of their advice, and their ability to coordinate seamlessly across multiple jurisdictions. The team actively tracks regulatory changes, providing proactive guidance that reduces risk and captures advantage.'
‘The individuals at Walkers BVI stand out for their accessibility, clarity of communication, and ability to provide confident, business-ready advice under pressure. They listen first, understand the commercial context, and then tailor their recommendations to both immediate needs and long-term positioning.'
- 'Stand-out qualities include their deep sector knowledge, responsiveness, and commitment to seeing a matter through from initial strategy to practical implementation.'
- 'Iona Wright brings an unmatched combination of strategic vision and pragmatic delivery.'
Key clients
- FTX Trading Ltd
- Ripple Labs Inc
- Securitize Capital LLC
Work highlights
Advising Ripple Labs, a US-based technology company offering blockchain-based payment solutions, on its acquisition of the BVI subsidiaries in the Hidden Road group, a leading multi-asset prime brokerage, in a landmark FinTech M&A deal for approximately USD 1.25 billion.
Acts as BVI counsel to the FTX Debtors as they seek to secure assets and maximise recovery for its creditors, and ultimately the customers who had deposited funds on the FTX exchange.
Represented Securitize Capital LLC, a leading player in the onshore digital asset service space and a pioneer in the tokenising of fund interests, on the launch of one new BVI closed-ended fund during 2024.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Lucy Frew
Other key lawyers
Iona Wright