With expertise across the energy, telecoms, financial services and real estate development sectors, Conyers stands out in the BVI banking and finance market for advising a deep roster of blue-chip international clients on highly complex finance and capital market transactions. Head of the practice Robert Briant is noted for his expertise in big-ticket M&A deals, joint ventures and investment vehicles, while Anton Goldstein’s broad practice includes capital markets mandates, finance work, investment fund matters and PE issues. The ‘highly commercial and pragmatic’ Rachael Pape has recently acted on several prominent finance and capital markets transactions in the BVI, and also regularly advises on cross-border regulations; she was promoted to the partnership in mid-2023. Counsel Nicholas Kuria is sought out by technology, media and telecoms, financial services and insurance clients.

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Testimonials

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‘The team showed that they have a great depth and breadth of experience in security enforcement in the BVI and were up to date on the latest practical and legal issues that our client would face.’
‘Both Rachael Pape and Anton Goldstein were very responsive and gave clear advice.’
‘The matter that I worked with the Conyers team on was done rapidly, professionally and to a high standard.’
‘Rachael Pape was very user friendly, provided an excellent interface for the client, and was highly commercial and pragmatic.’

Key clients

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
Stoneway Capital Ltd. noteholders
SIBA Energy Corporation
Establishment Labs Holdings Inc.

Work highlights

Acted as BVI counsel to an ad hoc group of holders of Stoneway Capital Corporation’s 2027 senior secured notes in relation to its $900m restructuring.
Acted as BVI and Cayman counsel to Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings in relation to its $5.2bn acquisition by Rand Parent and the issue by Rand of $850m senior secured notes.
Acted as BVI counsel to SIBA Energy Corporation in relation to its DOP4.1bn (c. $75m) project financing.