British Virgin Islands

British Virgin Islands

Dentons (BVI) Corp

Palm Grove House, Third Floor
Road Town
Tortola, VG1110
British Virgin Islands

P +1 284 541 2260

F +1 246 228 2264

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Dentons’ full service office in the British Virgin Islands offers both corporate and litigation services. Our transaction team has notable expertise, advising on complex, high-value cross-border transactions across banking and finance, mergers and acquisitions, private equity and joint ventures, corporate reorganisations and regulatory matters. Our offshore corporate lawyers also work closely with corporate and fiduciary service providers to offer innovative and bespoke corporate services solutions to our clients.

The BVI litigation practice has extensive experience in the specialised areas of commercial litigation, insolvency and investment fund disputes, and cross-border liquidations.

At the Pan-Caribbean level, Dentons now serves clients in over ten key Caribbean countries clearly illustrating our capacity as the world’s largest law firm to offer investors convenience, efficiency and true cross-border reach.

Recognition

Chambers Global 2025: Dispute Resolution, Band 4 – British Virgin Islands.

Chambers Global 2025: Corporate/Commercial, Caribbean-wide: Spotlight.

Chambers Global 2025: Dispute Resolution, Caribbean-wide: Spotlight.

Haydn K. Persaud – Notable Practitioner Financial and Corporate, Barbados.

Recognised in Barbados as a “Notable Practitioner” by the IFRL1000 in Financial and Corporate in 2025.

Stuart Anderson Bruce – Notable Practitioner Banking and M&A, British Virgin Islands.

Recognised in the British Virgin Islands as a “Notable Practitioner” by the IFRL1000 in Banking and M&A in 2025.

IFRL1000 2024: Ranked in Financial and Corporate Law in Barbados (Tier 2).

Legal 500: British Virgin Islands, Dispute Resolution – Tier 3 Firm Dentons.

Legal 500:Cross-Caribbean Expertise 2025, Leading Firm – Tier 1 Firm Dentons Delany.

Chambers Global 2024: Ranked in Corporate/Commercial – Spotlight (Caribbean-wide).

Chambers Global 2024: Ranked in Dispute Resolution – Spotlight (Caribbean-wide).

Cross-Caribbean Expertise, Leading Firm – Tier 1 Firm, Dentons Delany.

British Virgin Islands, Dispute Resolution – Tier 3 Firm, Dentons.

The Legal 500 Cross-Caribbean expertise 2024: “Continuing to retain the status as the sole Tier 1 firm for Cross-Caribbean Expertise illustrates our commitment to recruiting and retaining the top talent across the Caribbean to best serve our clients. In fact, in the last year, our partnership has doubled and our rankings and recognitions throughout the region have increased once again. This speaks volume to the quality of our attorneys and other professionals as well as the synergies created amongst our integrated team across the Caribbean and their investment in our firm."

“The team at Dentons is very hands on and responsive. The team has shown constant willingness to collaborate with corporate clients to ensure that advice rendered is provided in a format that is easily digestible for non-legal minds.” – Legal 500, Cross-Caribbean Expertise.

“As the adage goes, talent recognizes talent, and our team was elated when Stuart Cullen joined our team based in our BVI office. Stu’s reputation speaks for itself, however, above and beyond his individual capabilities, he has been able to surround himself and the wider Dispute Resolution team with talented attorneys and other professionals that will continue to have success in the BVI and wider Caribbean.” – Legal 500, British Virgin Islands, Dispute Resolution.

IFRL1000 2023: Ranked in Financial and corporate Law in British Virgin Islands (Other notable).

Chambers Global 2023: Ranked in Corporate/Commercial – Spotlight Table (Caribbean-wide).

Chambers Global 2023: Ranked in Dispute Resolution – Spotlight Table (Caribbean-wide).

The Legal 500 Cross-Caribbean expertise 2023: “Their attention to detail as well as their comprehensive understanding of the Caribbean region makes them not only a well-prepared but time-efficient team to handle various legal issues in the region."

“Benefitting from the firm’s considerable global network, Dentons‘ BVI disputes practice regularly works on cross-jurisdictional contentious matters, ranging from liquidations to high-value claims in regulated sectors.” – Legal 500, British Virgin Islands, Dispute Resolution.

Chambers Global Guide 2022: Ranked in Corporate / Commercial Law Spotlight Table (Caribbean-wide).

"Dentons is a high-profile international law firm with an extensive network of offices around the world, including an unrivalled and near-comprehensive coverage of the Caribbean region. The firm's Caribbean practice provides clients with sophisticated legal representation across the myriad legal environments of the region, headquartered from Barbados with an on-the-ground presence in the majority of jurisdictions. In addition to providing guidance to international clients operating in the region, it provides further advice to domestic corporations both within their home jurisdictions and across the Caribbean market. The team's expertise encompasses the full gamut of transactional and corporate structuring issues, as well as financing, labour and employment, tax, disputes and many other legal practices." Read the full review here.

Chambers Global Guide 2022: Ranked in Litigation / Dispute Resolution Law Spotlight Table (Caribbean-wide).

Chambers Global Guide 2021: Spotlight Table Caribbean-wide Dispute Resolution; “Respected global firm with an unparalleled network of Caribbean offices stretching from the Cayman Islands to Trinidad & Tobago. Especially noted for the strength of its offerings in Barbados and Antigua & Barbuda. Has extensive experience representing major international clients in labour and tax cases, with further expertise in contentious real estate matters. Sources say the team is "always available" and provides "prompt responses to queries."

Dentons Delany Secures 18 Prestigious Rankings in Chambers Global 2025, Strengthens Leadership Across the Caribbean

February 18, 2025

Caribbean: Dentons Delany continues to dominate the Caribbean legal landscape, earning an impressive 18 prestigious rankings in the Chambers Global 2025 guide. These rankings underscore the firm’s deep regional expertise, commitment to client service, and leadership across multiple jurisdictions.

Stuart Bruce Honored as Notable Practitioner by IFLR 1000

February 5, 2025

Caribbean: Stuart Bruce has been recognized as a Notable Practitioner in the Banking and M&A practice areas by IFLR 1000. Admitted to the bar in both the British Virgin Islands and England & Wales, Stuart’s recognition highlights his significant contributions and excellence in the banking sector.

Dentons Delany Achieves Tier 2 Firm Status in IFLR 1000 Rankings for Barbados

January 27, 2025

Caribbean: Dentons Delany has been awarded Tier 2 Firm status in the Financial and Corporate practice area by IFLR 1000 for Barbados. This accolade reflects the firm’s exceptional performance and commitment to excellence in the corporate and banking industries.

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