Some of the foremost hedge fund sponsors and private equity firms look to Conyers in the BVI for the full scope of advice in fund formation and structuring. This encompasses constitutional and contractual documentation, fund incorporation, administration services, compliance, and winding up of funds, among other matters. Practice head Robert Briant also oversees the wider corporate law team and is an experienced transactional lawyer. Anton Goldstein has a strong track record in advising on some of the region's largest deals, and Rachael Pape is a key figure for investment funds and cross-border regulatory guidance. Nicholas Kuria also stands out, particularly for his client base in TMT, financial services and insurance.
Testimonials
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‘Our team are not only very knowledgeable about legal matters but they are able to understand our business needs and thus craft legal documents that capture our business needs and help us achieve our business objectives.’
‘They are always available (within reason) and always very responsive to our needs.’
Key clients
- Kawa Capital Management
- King Street Funds
- ACE & Company
- Baron Capital
- Bridgeinvest
- CL Hotels
Work highlights
- Advising Kawa Capital Management on its BVI-domiciled funds with over $1.5bn assets in aggregate under management, including Kawa Off-Shore Feeder Fund Limited and the Kawa Fund Limited.
- Acting for the Baron Funds group on its BVI-domiciled fund Baron USA Partners Fund Ltd.
- Acting for the King Street group on four BVI-domiciled funds, including the flagship fund King Street Capital Ltd.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Robert Briant