Caribbean - British Virgin Islands
HFW
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HFW in BVI ‘has tremendous experience in offshore commercial and insolvency cases’, regularly providing advice to a range of high-net-worth individuals, commercial banks and international corporates. The team has recently been active in the commodities, energy and shipping sectors, and is increasing its presence in crypto and virtual asset-related instructions. The ‘extremely bright’ Scott Cruickshank leads the team and is praised as ’one of the best advocates in BVI’, focusing on shareholder, insolvency, and asset tracing claims, in addition to general commercial disputes work. Other notable team members include associates James Henson, who frequently appears before the High Court and Court of Appeal, and Hugo Costa Liziario, who regularly handles BVI disputes involving Brazilian entities.
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Testimonials
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‘A relatively new kid on the BVI block - but which promises much and under the redoubtable leadership of the excellent Scott Cruickshank.’
‘Scott Cruickshank: Scott is a hugely experienced BVI litigator and knows his way around the complexities and challenges of the BVI litigation scene as well as anyone. He is extremely bright, energetic and able - and a pleasure to work for and with.’
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Key clients
- Interpath
- Deloitte
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Work highlights
- Advised the joint Liquidators of Three Arrows Fund, Ltd on various contentious matters in relation to the insolvency.
- Advised the Provisional Joint Liquidators in Deloitte of RZ3262019 Limited on various matters in relation to a highly contentious insolvency, and investigations into potential fraud claims.
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