Legal Insights

In certain circumstances, the liquidator of a British Virgin Islands (“BVI”) company may be able to set aside certain transactions which took place in the lead up to the company’s liquidation. It is important for those concerned with the affairs of a BVI company that they are aware…

Explore the key features of preference shares and redemption rights in Cayman Islands exempted companies, including investor protections, redemption procedures, and legal considerations for venture capital and private equity investors.

How BVI is addressing the legal implications of decentralised autonomous organisations (“DAOs”) with regards to their assets and liabilities.

Section 22 of the Cayman Islands Exempted Limited Partnership Act (2025 Revision) (“ELP Act”) provides: “Subject to any express or implied term of the partnership agreement, each limited partner may demand and shall receive from a general partner true and full information regarding the state of the business…

Learn about the enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitration awards in the British Virgin Islands, including procedures for monetary and non-monetary judgments, as well as the recognition and enforcement of Convention and non-Convention arbitral awards.

Explore key issues in series financing transactions from a BVI and Cayman Islands law perspective, including the legal advantages, common due diligence processes, and the specific features that make these jurisdictions attractive for startups and early-stage companies.

The Cayman Islands’ Mutual Funds (Amendment) Act, 2026 and the Cayman Islands’ Private Funds (Amendment) Act, 2026 both came into force as of March 24, 2026.

Learn the key factors for launching a virtual assets business in the BVI, including registration under the VASP Act, advantages of the jurisdiction, and the types of services regulated as virtual assets services, from exchanges to custody services.