Praised for its ‘exceptional subject matter expertise and experience in digital assets and fund work’, Appleby’s BVI regulatory team is spearheaded by Jeffrey Kirk and regularly advises clients in the emerging technologies, virtual asset and data management sectors on a host of regulatory issues related to blockchain, cryptocurrencies and digital assets. ‘Blending regulatory knowledge with commercial savvy’, Andrew Jowett divides his time between Jersey and the BVI and advises on securities and investment business, fintech, blockchain, digital asset and crypto mandates and the tokenisation of real world assets, while counsel Stuart Fee’s broad practice encompasses the regulatory elements of blockchain-based token offerings, DeFi structures and smart contract projects. Shana Simmonds handles regulatory issues relating to corporate transactions, and senior associate Brittany Cummings is another key name for corporate-related regulatory matters.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The Appleby team is experienced, thoughtful and responsive. They are capable of efficiently adapting to the role, regardless of the size. They provide clients comfort through rapid response, clear communication and deft drafting.'

  • 'Andrew Jowett is an ideal collaborator, blending regulatory knowledge with commercial savvy. Andrew takes pains to achieve consensus yet maintains his independence and direct client relationship. He has challenged assumptions where he believed appropriate but always in a collaborative fashion.'

  • 'The team has exceptional subject matter expertise and experience in digital assets and fund work, which spans multiple Caribbean jurisdictions. They are also extremely cost-effective.’

  • ‘Andrew Jowett is our go-to attorney in the British Virgin Islands for issues relating to digital assets and fund work. An exceptional lawyer and also provides the most cost-effective legal services we have found in the Caribbean.’

  • ‘Stuart Fee and Andrew Jowett - Prompt responses, understanding our nuanced structure, aware of new BVI rules and how they will apply to us.’

Key clients

  • Bitfinex
  • Hyperedge Technology Ltd
  • LedgerPrime
  • Tether
  • Joyfa Inc.
  • Oanda Corporation
  • Hidden Road Partners L.P.
  • Arbelos Ltd
  • Monetalis Services Limited
  • Blue Carbon Project
  • Karate Kombat
  • Fractal Network Ltd.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jeffrey Kirk, Andrew Jowett

Other key lawyers

Stuart Fee, Brittany Cummings, Shana Simmonds