Carey Olsen‘s ’excellent strength on the ground in the BVI’ aids its corporate and commercial law offering to funds, trusts, and financial services institutions, acting in a number of high-value transactions. The office in Tortola collaborates closely with the firm’s international network on cross-border matters. Co-leader of the practice Elizabeth Killeen is recommended for ‘her experience and knowledge of the trust company sector’ and her specialities include cross-border debt and equity financing, and joint venture arrangements and restructuring. Alongside her at the helm of the practice is experienced name Clinton Hempel, who is well versed in takeovers, joint ventures, M&A and public and private equity transactions. Katrina Lindsay is the standout support to the practice heads.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Excellent strength on the ground in the BVI.’
‘Elizabeth Killeen - very few lawyers still practicing in the BVI have her experience and knowledge of the trust company sector. Very bright and very responsive.’
Key clients
- Aergo Capital Limited
- BDO Capital & Investment Corporation
- Dragonfly Fund III
- Placeholder Fund III, LP
- R&H Trust Company (Bermuda) Limited
- Socket Technologies Limited
- The Aerial Group
- TMF Group
- Virgin Active International Investments Limited
Work highlights
- Assisted BDO Capital & Investment Corporation with a PHP100bn loan to be made available to SMC Mass Rail Transit 7 Inc.
- Acted for TMF Group - Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and The Bank of Nova Scotia, as joint lead arrangers and bookrunners, on a secured $330m syndicated loan to a vehicle of Inicia.
- Advised Virgin Active International Investments on discussions with the its investors as well as the preparation of bespoke subscription agreements.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Clinton Hempel, Elizabeth Killeen