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STEP Recognises Chris McKenzie with the Lifetime Achievement Award

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O'Neal Webster
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Congratulations to O’Neal Webster Trusts & Estates practice head Chris McKenzie, TEP, recipient of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Private Client Awards, held in London, England, on September 17, 2026. The…
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Maritime contract review article by Hermia Tench

BEFORE YOU SIGN: The importance of contract review in maritime agreements

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O'Neal Webster
folder_openA. Hermia Tench, Articles, Corporate & Commercial, Shipping & Admiralty
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Maritime litigators have seen a steady rise in litigants pursuing vessel arrests tied to contractual disputes, and nearly all of them trace back to the same root cause: poorly drafted contracts. The truth is that no matter how well a…
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Why the British Virgin Islands Is Becoming the Smart Choice for Superyacht Owners

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O'Neal Webster
folder_openA. Hermia Tench, Articles, Shipping & Admiralty
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For superyacht owners weighing up where to register their vessel, the British Virgin Islands has long offered a compelling combination: the credibility of a Red Ensign Group flag, a responsive and experienced maritime authority, and a registration process built around…
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Strong First Quarter Results for the BVI Financial Services Sector

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O'Neal Webster
folder_openArticles, Christopher Simpson, Corporate & Commercial, Investment Funds, Regulatory & Digital Assets
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The BVI has entered 2026 with strong momentum, as reflected in the latest Q1 Statistical Bulletin issued by the BVI Financial Services Commission, highlighting continued growth and resilience across the financial services sector. In the first quarter, 7,671 new companies…
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Beneficial Ownership Information in the British Virgin Islands, Including Legitimate Interest Access

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O'Neal Webster
folder_openArticles, Christopher Simpson, Corporate & Commercial
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Background The issue of beneficial ownership information for legal entities, and particularly whether such information should be publicly available and freely accessible has been a major issue for many countries around the world. Offshore financial centers, like the BVI, have…
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O’Neal Webster Recognized in Chambers Global 2026 for BVI Dispute Resolution and Corporate & Finance, Including Funds

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O'Neal Webster
folder_openArticles, Christopher Simpson, Corporate & Commercial, Investment Funds, Regulatory & Digital Assets, Kerry Anderson, Litigation, Paul Dennis, KC
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BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS – O’Neal Webster has again been recognized in the Chambers Global Guide 2026 for the British Virgin Islands in Dispute Resolution and Corporate & Finance, including Funds. Ranked individuals include Paul Dennis, K.C., for Dispute Resolution and…
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Benefits Abound: Unregulated BVI Segregated Portfolio Companies for Investors and Family Offices

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O'Neal Webster
folder_openArticles, Christopher Simpson, Corporate & Commercial, Investment Funds, Regulatory & Digital Assets
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For investors and family offices operating internationally, managing risk while keeping structures simple is a challenge. The British Virgin Islands (BVI) offers a well-established solution:  segregated portfolio companies (SPCs). An SPC is a single company that can be divided into…
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BVI Merchant Shipping Act Limitation Claims: What you should know

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O'Neal Webster
folder_openA. Hermia Tench, Articles, Litigation, Paul Dennis, KC, Shipping & Admiralty
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What is Limitation of Liability in maritime claims? Limitation of liability is a legal mechanism that allows a shipowner (or other entitled party) to cap their total financial exposure to maritime claims at a maximum amount, regardless of the actual…
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O’Neal Webster Secures Appointment of Provisional Liquidators over Members of the Prince Group of Companies

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O'Neal Webster
folder_openArticles, Corporate & Commercial, Litigation, Nadine Whyte, Paul Dennis, KC
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In January 2025, the O’Neal Webster team of Paul Dennis, K.C., Nadine Whyte Laing and Koya Ryan successfully applied on behalf of the Attorney General of the Virgin Islands, for the appointment of joint provisional liquidators over 30 BVI registered…
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O’Neal Webster’s Litigation Department Welcomes Koya Ryan, Associate Attorney

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O'Neal Webster
folder_openArticles, Koya Ryan, Litigation, News
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Tortola, British Virgin Islands. January 2025 – O’Neal Webster announces that Koya Ryan has joined the firm as an associate attorney in the litigation department. Her practice covers civil, commercial, insolvency, and cross-border disputes. She is admitted to practice in…
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