Caribbean - British Virgin Islands
O'Neal Webster
With a successful track record in transactions and financings involving BVI corporates, banks and funds, the corporate team at O'Neal Webster is regularly instructed on cross-border matters, including those involving Asia and Latin America. Leading the group is Christopher Simpson, who is a key point of contact for global law firms seeking due diligence on BVI companies and assistance with opinions and security documents for high-value M&A and financing transactions. Other names instrumental to the team’s success are the office’s managing partner Vanessa King, who is frequently engaged in establishing or amending BVI trusts and various forms of corporate finance work, and Kerry Anderson, who has expertise in the digital asset space.
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Testimonials
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‘My experience of ONW was that there were a number of sensible and level-headed individuals, who knew how to solve problems.'
‘I have worked with O'Neal Webster for the past 10 years. The team has proven their strength and ability to support on a diverse range of subject matters. They communicate clearly and provide sound advice. As a team, their turnaround time is very commendable, and they are well versed in both local and international legislation, which leads to their overall credibility.’
‘As Managing Partner, Vanessa King commands respect as a leader, having strong intellectual capacity in all corporate matters, combined with keen analytical and presentation skills. She also has strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.'
- 'Kerry Anderson stands out relative to his strength in contract structure and reviews.’
Key clients
- Auros Interparth as Joint Provisional liquidators for Auros
- Mispaly S.A
- Giant Manufacturing Co
- Nuvei
- BLADEX
- FirstCaribbean International Bank
- Insured Aircraft Title Service
- PEH Technology Company
Work highlights
- Acted for Auros, a cryptocurrency trading company and investment fund founded in 2019, in a high stakes matter of potential insolvency following the collapse of FTX.
- Avised Masplay, S.A. and its wholly owned subsidiary Equinox Los Andes SPA as BVI counsel on its multi-million-dollar acquisition of Nike de Chile Ltda.
- Advised Giant Manufacturing Co (Giant) on the due diligence of Giant’s subsidiary Giant Light Metal Technology Co., Ltd., which itself owned several BVI subsidiaries, as it prepared for its IPO on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Christopher Simpson