BVI Finance proudly congratulates the outstanding performance of its member firms and practitioners recognized in the 2025 edition of IFLR1000, a premier guide to the world's leading financial and corporate law firms and lawyers.
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) continues to distinguish itself on the global legal stage, with numerous firms ranked across various tiers in the Financial and Corporate and Investment Funds categories. In addition, 54 exceptional legal professionals have been individually recognized for their expertise, leadership, and contributions to the jurisdiction’s success.
Recognized Firms – Financial & Corporate Rankings
• Tier 1: Appleby, Conyers Dill & Pearman, Harneys, Maples Group, Ogier, Walkers
• Tier 2: Mourant Ozannes
• Tier 3: Campbells, Carey Olsen, Dentons Delany
• Tier 4: Collas Crill, Forbes Hare, O'Neal Webster
• Notable: Travers Thorp Alberga, Untitled Strategic Legal Consulting
Recognized Firms – Investment Funds Rankings
• Tier 1: Conyers Dill & Pearman, Harneys, Maples Group
• Tier 2: Ogier, Walkers
• Tier 3: Appleby, Campbells
• Tier 4: Carey Olsen, Collas Crill, Mourant Ozannes, O'Neal Webster
• Notable: Forbes Hare, Travers Thorp Alberga
Recognized BVI Legal Practitioners
We extend special congratulations to the 54 BVI-based lawyers ranked by IFLR1000, whose dedication and legal acumen have earned them this prestigious accolade:
Kerry Anderson • Ruairi Bourke • Greg Boyd • Robert Briant • Stuart Anderson Bruce • Natalie Bundy • Tanya Cassie-Parker •
David Clark • Matthew Cowman • Ellie Crespi • Brittany Cummings • Michael Doyle • Alex Drysdale • Stuart Fee • Eric Flaye •
Michelle Frett-Mathavious • Sara Galletly • Karen Gilbert • Anton Goldstein • Philip Graham • Clinton Hempel • Jude Hodge • Ayana Hull • Andrew Jowett • Elizabeth Killeen • Michael Killourhy • Vanessa King • Jeffrey Kirk • James Kitching • Katrina Lindsay • Joshua Mangeot • Garry Manley • Robert McIntyre • Ian Montgomery • Chris Newton • Rachael Pape • Oliver Richardson • Colin Riegels • Omonike Robinson-Pickering • Sarah Rockhead • José Santos • Simon Schilder • Shana Simmonds-Lewis • Christopher Simpson • Kasia Smith • Richard Spencer • Saraid Taylor • Melissa J Thomas • Tiffany Tolliss • Paul Waldron • Amel Wehden • George Weston • Guy Williamson • Marianne Wilson
These recognitions highlight not only individual excellence but also the collaborative strength of the BVI’s legal sector in supporting international business, investment, and innovation.
BVI Finance CEO Elise Donovan said “The recognition by IFLR1000 once again reinforces the BVI’s position as a leading jurisdiction for financial and corporate legal services. Our firms and legal professionals continue to demonstrate exceptional expertise, integrity, and commitment to service excellence in supporting clients worldwide. We are proud of their achievements and grateful for their role in strengthening the BVI’s reputation globally.”
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