Shows
Practically SpeakingDisclosure of BVI company informationIn this episode, Transactional Partner Rachel Graham and Dispute Resolution Counsel Francesca Gibbons look at information disclosure and the available options in respect of BVI companies Key takeaways: The information a BVI company is required by law to maintain and retain includes: Statutory records and registers – relating to the company Financial and other Records relating to business of the company All BVI companies are required to have a registered agent in the BVI – they are required to hold copies of statutory registers, they make most of the filings, they are considered the administra...
2021-06-2820 min
Take 10BVI Shareholder RemediesPartner William Peake returns with another episode of Take 10, joined by Counsel Francesca Gibbons and Associate Joshua Shuardson-Hipkin to discuss BVI shareholder remedies and the role that our London based disputes team plays to ensure 24-hour client service.Key TakeawaysClients should always consider timely corporate advice in establishing a BVI company, which can help protect against future disputes.A first port of call is exploring if disputes can be resolved quickly through non-litigation routes, e.g share buy- out post independent share valuation.The BVI Courts are extremely experienced at dealing with heavy-weight international litigation...
2021-06-2210 minTake 10The inner workings of the Privy CouncilIn this episode of our Take10 podcast, Partner William Peake is joined by our London Litigation team, Counsels Francesca Gibbons and Deirdre MacNamara, and Associate Joshua Shuardson-Hipkin, to discuss the inner workings of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. Key Takeaways:The history of the Privy Council can be traced back to the Norman times during the 11th Century where petitions were brought before the Monarch to be either granted or denied. Over time, it was decided that a group of Privy Counsellors be formed to review the petitions and provide advice to the Monarch...
2021-03-0114 min