Legal Insights

The registration of beneficial ownership information in respect of British Virgin Islands (the “BVI”) companies and the potential for that information to be disclosed subsequently has long been the subject of speculation and understandable concern by owners of companies and other relevant entities in the BVI.

Exempted Limited partnerships remain the vehicle of choice for closed-ended fund structures, principally private equity, venture capital and real estate funds, as well as other closed-ended vehicles investing in illiquid asset classes.

What rules and restrictions govern the exchange of fiat currency and cryptoassets? Assuming the subject cryptoassets fall within the definition of virtual assets under the Virtual Asset (Service Providers) Act (As Revised) (VASP Act), the exchange of fiat currency and cryptoassets will likely constitute a virtual asset service…

Effectiveness and Role of the Letter of Wishes in Trusts

In the British Virgin Islands (“BVI”), there are three main ways that a company can restructure or reorganize. These are…

The British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands companies remain key players in series financing transactions in Asia and beyond, offering a flexible, cost-competitive and well-tested means of deal structuring.

Litigation/Commercial Disputes are particularly challenging to navigate for both individuals and businesses as these matters (i) require clear objectives, a clear strategy for achieving these objectives, and (i) can involve incurring significant costs and amounts of time.

Learn about the key features and uses of Cayman LLCs, including their role in private equity, venture capital, joint ventures, and digital asset transactions, with a focus on their flexible structure and tax efficiency.