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.
The professionals in our Government & Public Bodies practice group possess relevant experience as legal advisors to Government and other public bodies, and membership (including chairmanship) and executive level management of statutory bodies in varying capacities. We are able to offer effective legal advice to government departments and statutory bodies as a result of our understanding of the relevant legal, regulatory and policy frameworks in which they operate.
Our team brings an unparalleled level of clarity of understanding of Government and public institutions in BVI which expertise and experience are available for application to transformative training and development of public sector officers on critical matters such as good governance, exercise of statutory discretion, project management, conflicts of interest and transparency.
We are also able to bring our understanding and experience to bear when advising our private sector clients to help them to understand the legal and regulatory environment. Whether we are advising clients in the public or private sectors, our aim is to help our clients to deliver their objectives in an efficient manner while minimising legal and reputational risk.
We work with both public and private sector clients in a range of areas, including the following:
- providing training and guidance to public bodies and statutory boards on the lawful exercise of their statutory functions
- advising on the legislative frameworks within which government departments and other statutory bodies operate
- drafting new legislation, regulations, rules and policies
- assisting with public sector projects such as privatisations, major infrastructure and procurement projects
- advising borrowers and lenders in connection with project development and project finance
- providing advice in relation to legislation and policy issues
- corporate governance
- public-private partnership arrangements
- understanding and navigating sector regulatory regimes
Our Professionals
Our Other 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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