BVI Finance proudly celebrates the outstanding achievements of its member firms and practitioners recognised in the Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) Guide 2025. The guide, which is an internationally respected benchmark for the global private wealth industry, has once again highlighted the British Virgin Islands (BVI) as a leading jurisdiction for high-net-worth (HNW) advisory services.
The Chambers High Net Worth Guide identifies and ranks the world’s top professional advisers to HNW and ultra high net worth (UHNW) individuals. The 2025 edition reaffirms the BVI’s position as a premier hub for offshore trust and private client services.
Outstanding Firm Rankings – Offshore: Trusts | High Net Worth
• Conyers Trustee Services (BVI) Limited – Band 1 (2 Years Ranked)
• Harneys – Band 1
• Walkers – Band 1 (5 Years Ranked)
These firms continue to demonstrate exceptional expertise in advising international private clients, family offices, and fiduciary structures.
Individual Excellence – Band 1 Practitioners
• Eleanor Morgan, Mourant – Band 1 (1 Year Ranked)
• Rosalind Nicholson, Walkers – Band 1 (3 Years Ranked)
Emerging Talent – Up and Coming
• Matthew Brown, Conyers – (2 Years Ranked)
Their recognition underscores the depth of talent and forward-looking leadership within BVI’s private client community.
Global Expertise – Offshore Trusts (Expertise Based Abroad)
BVI’s global influence is further underscored by the continued recognition of internationally based experts advising on BVI matters.
• Carlos de Serpa Pimentel, Appleby
• Graham Stoute, Carey Olsen (8 Years Ranked)
• Robert Lindley, Conyers (10 Years Ranked)
• Henry Mander, Harneys
• Anthony Pursall, Mourant (9 years ranked)
Leading Trust Companies
Several BVI-based trust companies earned commendation for their long-standing excellence in the Trust Companies | High Net Worth category:
• CISA Trust Company Ltd – 5 Years Ranked
• Citco B.V.I. Limited
• Praxis Trust (BVI) Limited
• R&H Trust Co (BVI) Ltd
• TMF Group
• Trident Trust Company (BVI) Ltd – 10 Years Ranked
• Vistra Trust (BVI) Limited
A Testament to BVI’s Global Standing
Elise Donovan, CEO of BVI Finance, commented:
" This year’s Chambers High Net Worth rankings mark a proud milestone for the BVI. The recognition of our member firms and professionals highlights the jurisdiction’s enduring reputation for delivering trusted, sophisticated private wealth services. With a deep commitment to technical excellence and client service, BVI practitioners continue to set international benchmarks and their expertise remains readily accessible to clients around the world.”
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About BVI Finance
BVI Finance is responsible for protecting and promoting the BVI’s financial services industry. The BVI is renowned as a leading international business and finance centre, offering a robust legal framework, a stable and business-friendly environment, and a strong reputation for regulatory compliance. With its strategic expertise in wealth management, corporate services, trusts, fund administration and digital assets, the BVI continues to attract global businesses, investors and financial professionals to use its products and services.
For further information please contact:
Shamahl A. Smith
Communications and Research Officer
ssmith@bvifinance.vg |Tel: 284-852-1957