Some of the foremost hedge fund sponsors and private equity firms look to Conyers in the BVI for the full scope of advice in fund formation and structuring. This encompasses constitutional and contractual documentation, fund incorporation, administration services, compliance, and winding up of funds, among other matters. Practice head Robert Briant also oversees the wider corporate law team and is an experienced transactional lawyer. Anton Goldstein has a strong track record in advising on some of the region's largest deals, and Rachael Pape is a key figure for investment funds and cross-border regulatory guidance. Nicholas Kuria also stands out, particularly for his client base in TMT, financial services and insurance.

The multifaceted offering from Harneys across investment funds and related matters remains an elite choice for structuring limited liability companies, limited partnerships, unit trusts, and segregated portfolio companies. Cryptocurrency and blockchain matters have been a key part of the firm's recent slate of work, including assisting 3iQ with the launch of its cryptocurrency hedge fund-managed accounts platform. Leadership of the practice is shared between Philip Graham, a veteran of the practice area in BVI; and Ayana Hull, who takes charge of the private wealth and regulatory work at the Tortola office. Support to the practice heads comes from Kimberly Seagojo and Ian Chambers.

Collaborating closely with its London office, the BVI-based investment funds department at Maples Group is characterised by a comprehensive knowledge of the licensing and regulatory law requirements for the gamut of funds operating in the jurisdiction. Market-leading asset managers and private equity houses are regular beneficiaries of the practice's expertise in matters ranging from fund set-up to contentious winding-up proceedings. Following the November 2023 retirement of senior partner Richard May , Chris Newton leads the group at the Tortola office and focuses on downstream acquisition work and subscription line financings. Ruairi Bourke impresses clients with his 'practical and helpful advice', and Amel Wehden is a younger lawyer, particularly well regarded in the establishment and maintenance of hedge funds and private equity funds.

As a combined offering with its Channel Islands offices, the BVI office of Ogier assists investment managers and funds with the surrounding BVI law, and has experience in the full range of fund types and asset classes. Co-leaders of the practice group are Simon Schilder, who is based primarily in Jersey but practices BVI law full time and has longstanding involvement in funds matters in the country; and Michael Killhoury, the senior name to note on Tortola and head of the broader transactional practice at the firm. Further BVI expertise in Jersey is added by Marie-Claire Fudge.

Paul Waldron continues to forge a stellar practice in hedge funds, private equity funds and BVI investment managers, and he spearheads the offering at Walkers BVI. He and the wider team are well versed in acting for both established and start-up institutional asset managers and smaller investment managers. Iona Wright, who was raised to the partnership in July 2024, is the contact to note for fintech regulatory issues.