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Access Bank Plc (As Successor In Title And Assignee Of Diamond Bank Plc) v Dr Ambrosie Bryant Chukwueloka Orjiako And Ors BVIHCCOM2023/0282

This robust decision illustrates that even in cases alleging fraud and dishonesty, it may be possible to obtain summary judgment on the merits.

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Collas Crill

A Meeting Of Minds: The Privy Council & Duomatic Principles

In the recent British Virgin Islands ("BVI") appeal of Fang v Green Elite ("Green Elite"), the Privy Council reaffirmed the principle in Duomatic

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Carey Olsen Obtains Significant Judgment In The BVI Commercial Court For Access Bank Plc In US$200+ Million Cross-border Enforcement Claim

The BVI Commercial Court (the "Court") has recently granted summary judgment in favour of Access Bank plc (the "Bank") against Dr Ambrosie Bryant Chukwueloka Orjiako...

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Kenneth M Krys (As Liquidator Of Fairfield Sentry Ltd (In Liquidation)) v Farnum Place LLC [2025] UKPC 43

Kenneth Krys (KK), as the liquidator of Fairfield Sentry Ltd (Sentry), a BVI company, successfully appealed to the Privy Council against refusal of sanction to pursue a second appeal...

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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BVI Litigation Lens – Episode Two

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Norwich Pharmacal In The Age Of Transparency: Tracing Assets Under The BVI's New Beneficial Ownership Regime

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Acting Without Standing: Risks In Litigation

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Appleby

BVI Litigation Lens – Episode One (Video)

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Judicial Recognition Of Partial Awards: The BVI Court's Ruling In Global/Gerald v CNG

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Beijing Jincheng Tongda & Neal Law Firm

Standing Room Only: A "Person Aggrieved" Under S.273 Of The BVI Insolvency Act 2003

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Carey Olsen

British Virgin Islands Litigation Guide 2025 (Chambers)

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Robert Kantowitz Co-Authors Influential NYSBA Report On Advocacy, Public Service, And Fair Judgment

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The Interplay Between Insolvency And Arbitration Proceedings: An Insight Into Developments Across Jurisdictions

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BVI Court Recognises Appointment Of A Committee By Hong Kong Court Of First Instance Over The Financial Affairs Of Person Lacking Capacity

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Venture Capital Comparative Guide

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BVI Incubator And Approved Funds

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Recognition With Consequences: Singapore's Terraform Ruling And Its Implications For The BVI

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Restructuring & Insolvency Comparative Guide

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Guide: BVI Approved Managers For Separately Managed Accounts (SMAs)

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