'Best law firm in the BVI' Ogier ranks top tier in Chambers Global 2025 Guide

Ogier's team in the BVI has again been ranked top tier by Chambers Global for corporate and finance including investment funds, and dispute resolution.  

Client feedback in the 2025 guide has singled out Ogier as the "best law firm in the BVI", praising its "actionable, commercially focused advice to help solve business problems". 

The Chambers Global 2025 guide also includes outstanding recognition for four ranked individuals in its transactional and litigation teams.  

BVI practice partner Nicholas Brookes said, "It's fantastic to see the hard work and talent of our teams recognised by Chambers, with another set of top rankings across our core services. The wonderful feedback from clients is especially pleasing and highlights our strong commitment to putting clients first." 

According to the guide, Ogier in the BVI has a sophisticated non-contentious practice with extensive knowledge of financing, M&A and capital markets, and is notable for its experience in very high-value restructurings and group reorganisations, and its expertise in fintech and cryptocurrency.  

For corporate, finance and investment funds matters, Ogier's lawyers "give excellent technical support and coverage of existing BVI regulation, including the intersecting investment fund and digital asset regulations". 

Ranked partner Michael Killourhy, who heads up Ogier's BVI corporate and investment funds team, is described by clients as "an industry leader" who "balances the technical, administrative and commercial aspects to get the right result". 

One of the largest in the region, Ogier's Dispute Resolution team in the BVI is described by Chambers as "top-drawer" with a very strong reputation in the market. The guide also notes the team's particular expertise relating to crypto insolvencies and regulatory investigations.  

According to client feedback, "they have huge talent in depth and great uniformity of quality among the partners and associates. Their worldwide coverage is second to none." Clients also highlight the team's ability "to handle the most complex multi-jurisdictional disputes and there is consistent partner involvement in cases." 

Ranked partners include Nicholas Brookes, who is described as an "impeccable attorney", and a "superb lawyer with great delivery", and Nicholas Burkill, who has "massive experience, skill and commercial nous".  

Partner Brian Lacy is also ranked and noted for his "expertise based abroad". According to clients, he has "a very good understanding of the commercial nuances of a claim as well as the legal merits".