Our vision
A team you can trust to make a difference.
George Henry Partners LP (GHP) delivers a seamless and holistic service where clients are put first in a culture of excellence. People are the core of who we are and what we do, with the aim of establishing and developing long-term relationships with clients and becoming a trusted member of their advisory team. GHP was founded by partners Sheila George and Johann Henry, fielding a team of highly skilled and experienced professionals who execute their duties with integrity and passion.
our practice areas
Employment
We work with employers and employees in a wide range of business sectors and provide comprehensive and commercial labour-related advice in various contexts including contract, tax, pensions and immigration.
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Real Estate
We routinely advise on acquisition, development, operation, and disposal of a broad range of real estate asset types including private islands, hotels and resorts, luxury villas, marinas, restaurants, and commercial buildings.
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Corporate & Commercial
Our corporate and commercial practice provides astute and timely advice to local and international clients on a wide variety of matters relating to BVI companies including incorporation, structuring, governance, and operation.
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Shipping & Aircraft
Our lawyers have an excellent reputation for providing commercially sensible legal advice on all aspects of the acquisition, registration, financing, disposal, and operation of ships in the context of the tax neutral registry of the BVI.
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Immigration
We provide comprehensive advice regarding applications for emergency, temporary, periodic, and standard long-term work permits, permission to reside, and for permanent residence and Belongership.
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Intellectual Property
We are able to assist with all aspects of BVI intellectual property law including the preparation and submission of applications for the registration of trademarks and patents in the BVI.
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Wills & Estates
We advise both local and international clients on succession planning matters to ensure that BVI assets (including BVI real estate and shares in BVI companies) are effectively and efficiently passed on to the next generation.
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Banking & Finance
Our domestic banking and finance practice supports our local and international clients with complex commercial transactions and regulatory matters as well as with real estate transactions in the BVI.
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Regulatory & Tax
We provide advice and support in connection with obtaining, renewing or modifying trade and other appropriate licences and regulatory approvals to support new and existing businesses.
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Infrastructure & Energy
Our lawyers advises local and international clients throughout every stage of development, construction, financing, acquisition, ownership and operation of public infrastructure projects, and the acquisition and financing of project companies.
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Government & Public Bodies
Government departments and public bodies have a critical influence on the economy. They are market participants in their own right, deliver essential services and help to shape, influence and regulate private sector businesses.
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Corporate Services
Our corporate service solutions ensure our clients remain in good standing, avoid the cost and reputational damage associated with non-compliance and allow our clients to focus on their core business.
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Dispute Resolution
We help our clients resolve disputes as quickly and effectively as possible with minimal disruption to their businesses
read moreOur People
We are united under common core values of:
- Excellence in everything that we do
- Integrity without compromise
- Delivering the best service for our clients
- Adding value
- Giving back to the communities in which we live through empowerment and investing in people
Sheila C George
Partner
Sheila brings to the table over twenty years of extensive experience in commercial and property law, where she has acted for numerous investors, developers, owners of private islands, hotels, resorts and marinas, and private investors.
Johann E Henry
Partner
Johann E Henry is our key contact for shipping and advises some of the world’s leading financial institutions, law firms, ship builders and yacht owners. Johann advises local and foreign institutional and private clients on a wide variety of commercial and real property matters.
Paul E Mellor
Partner
Paul E Mellor advises corporate and private clients as well as financial institutions on a wide range of commercial and property matters. With regards to property matters, Paul has extensive experience in providing advice on the acquisition, disposal and development of property, and in relation to landlord and tenant work.
Your goal is our priority
Delivering a first-class service to our clients is absolutely key for us. We place great value on the strong relationships we have with our clients which are based on years of consistent quality of service and attention.