Partner William Peake returns with another episode of Take 10, joined by Counsel Francesca Gibbons and Associate Joshua Shuardson-Hipkin to discuss BVI shareholder remedies and the role that our London based disputes team plays to ensure 24-hour client service.

Key Takeaways

• Clients should always consider timely corporate advice in establishing a BVI company, which can help protect against future disputes.
• A first port of call is exploring if disputes can be resolved quickly through non-litigation routes, e.g share buy- out post independent share valuation.
• The BVI Courts are extremely experienced at dealing with heavy-weight international litigation, including unfair prejudice claims, breach of directors’ duties claims, fraud disputes and injunctions.
• There are many BVI common law concepts which onshore lawyers will be familiar with, but some critical differences, which is where we can add value.