Walkers BVI ‘s regulatory and risk advisory team advises banks, insurers, investment funds, administrators, fiduciaries, and investment managers on both advisory and contentious regulatory issues. Practice head Lucy Frew brings over 25 years of experience, guiding clients on compliance, investigations, and cross-border regulatory issues. Iona Wright complements the practice with expertise in fintech licensing, tax-related initiatives, AML, sanctions, data protection, and economic substance.
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Accolades

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Walkers' practice combines deep technical expertise with strategic foresight, making them more than just regulatory advisers—they are enablers of commercial opportunity in a complex legal landscape.'

  • 'They excel in translating evolving BVI and cross-border regulatory requirements into clear, actionable strategies, allowing clients to stay ahead rather than simply react.'

Key clients

  • FTX Trading Ltd
  • Ripple Labs Inc

Work highlights

Acts as BVI counsel to the FTX Debtors as they seek to secure assets and maximise recovery for its creditors, and ultimately the customers who had deposited funds on the FTX exchange.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Iona Wright
Iona Wright
Practice head

Lucy Frew

Other key lawyers

Iona Wright