Collas Crill‘s private client practice is noted for its capabilities in estate administration, VISTA establishment, as well as the liquidation, migration, and restructuring of BVI funds. The team is led by Ellie Crespi, who is a key port of call for BVI companies holding real estate in the UK and US, while Stuart Cullen is reputed for his experience in leading trust disputes. David O’Hanlon assists trustees against claims for breach of trust, Oliver Terry is knowledgeable of succession M&A structures, and Karen Kaulesar is often engaged in estate administration.
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Key clients
- Fidniam SA
- BC Business Centrum Limited
- Mischon de Reya
- Stephenson Harwood
- Cone Marshall
- IQEQ
- Cadesky Tax
- Goodman Jones
- Fiducia International
- Abark Investments
- Spencer Gardner Dickens
- Simmons Gainsford
Work highlights
Advising a London based international ship management company (with offices in Shanghai, Tokyo, and Mumbai), on numerous multimillion dollar financings.
Advised a leading New York corporate services provider on a range of complex and bespoke BVI trusts for families in LatAm and Greater China, including conceptualising automatic conversion of the BVI VISTA.
Advised on the restructuring of a highly complex family structure, made difficult by deeply strained family dynamics after the settlors death; contested proceedings have followed in Jersey, UK, Malta, Portugal, France, Ireland, and the BVI.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Ellie Crespi
Other key lawyers
Stuart Cullen; David O'Hanlon; Oliver Terry; Karen Kaulesar