British Virgin Islands – November 22, 2024 – BVI Finance commends the exceptional achievements of its legal and financial services sector, as numerous BVI-based firms and professionals are celebrated in the 2024 IFLR1000, the definitive guide to the world’s leading financial and corporate law firms and lawyers. This year, firms and individuals across the jurisdiction have demonstrated excellence, securing top-tier rankings across a range of categories.
The IFLR1000 rankings evaluate expertise across more than 120 jurisdictions worldwide, focusing on the business of law in financial and corporate sectors, including mergers and acquisitions, investment funds, and banking and finance.
2024 Rankings Snapshot
Financial and Corporate Rankings
Tier 1: Conyers Dill & Pearman, Harneys, Maples Group, Ogier, Walkers
Tier 2: Appleby, Campbells, Mourant Ozannes
Tier 3: Campbells, Carey Olsen
Tier 4: Collas Crill, Forbes Hare, O'Neal Webster
Notable: Travers Thorp Alberga
Investment Funds Rankings
Tier 1: Conyers Dill & Pearman, Harneys, Maples Group
Tier 2: Walkers
Tier 3: Appleby, Mourant Ozannes, Ogier
Tier 4: Campbells, Carey Olsen, Collas Crill, O'Neal Webster
Notable: Forbes Hare, Travers Thorp Alberga
Individual Recognitions
BVI practitioners stood out in multiple categories, with accolades reflecting their exceptional talent, leadership, and contributions to the global financial services landscape.
Expert Consultant
Robert McIntyre, Sarah Rockhead
Market Leaders
Robert Briant, David Clark, Phillip Graham, Michael Killourhy
Highly Regarded Professionals
Kerry Anderson, Ruairi Bourke, Greg Boyd, Tanya Cassie-Parker, Matthew Cowman, Michelle Frett-Mathavious, Karen Gilbert, Anton Goldstein, Clinton Hempel, Ayana Hull, Andrew Jowett, Vanessa King, Jeffrey Kirk, Ian Montgomery, Chris Newton, Colin Riegels, José Santos, Simon Schilder, Shana Simmonds-Lewis, Christopher Simpson, George Weston
Notable Practitioners
Stuart Anderson Bruce, Sara Galletly, Jude Hodge, Joshua Mangeot, Garry Manley, Saraid Taylor
Rising Stars
Natalie Bundy, Brittany Cummings, Michael Doyle, Stuart Fee, James Kitching, Katrina Lindsay, Kasia Smith, Melissa J. Thomas, Tiffany Tolliss, Amel Wehden, Marianne Wilson
Rising Star Partners
Alex Drysdale, Elizabeth Killeen, Rachael Pape, Oliver Richardson, Omonike Robinson-Pickering, Paul Waldron, Guy Williamson
Women Leaders
Tanya Cassie-Parker, Michelle Frett-Mathavious
BVI Finance Perspective
Commenting on the rankings, Elise Donovan, CEO of BVI Finance, stated:
"The outstanding recognition of BVI firms and professionals in the 2024 IFLR1000 reflects the depth of talent and professional expertise in our jurisdiction. These rankings underscore the BVI’s role as a premier hub for global financial and corporate services. We are immensely proud of these achievements, which reaffirm our commitment to excellence and international leadership."
To explore the full rankings and learn more about the honorees, click here.
For further information please contact:
Shamahl A. Smith
Communications and Research Officer
ssmith@bvifinance.vg |Tel: 284-852-1957