Ogier ranked as a leading legal adviser for fintech in the BVI

Ogier has been ranked one of the leading legal advisers to fintech in the British Virgin Islands for the third year running.

Chambers' FinTech BVI 2024 guide identifies the leading payments, blockchain, cyber security and data protection specialists globally, offering an invaluable resource for start-up and scale-up FinTech businesses, incumbent tech and financial services firms, and PE / VC investors in the sector.

Fintech lead in BVI Michael Killourhy, who is also highly ranked individually as a leading partner by the guide, said: "With broad ranging expertise in fintech spanning structuring, governance and regulatory matters, to capital raising and other corporate transactions, and finally to exits by IPO, disposals or MBOs, we continue to see an increasing range and complexity of digital assets. We are proud to be a key provider in this evolving legal and regulatory landscape and pleased to know that our expertise has been recognised."

In its 2024 market review, independent market commentator Chambers rates Ogier's digital, blockchain and FinTech practice, which handles a wide range of work including the issuing of cryptocurrency tokens, structuring and regulatory matters, IP and fundraising mandates.

Clients say: "They are very helpful. They provide professional advice and they are always there to help us quite quickly and they try to find solutions, sometimes in a difficult situation."

"Our business has some unique nuances to it that the Ogier team was able to help us problem solve for."

Michael Killourhy is Ogier's head of BVI corporate department and an expert in blockchain and FinTech matters. He regularly advises cryptocurrency companies on token issuances and regulatory matters.

Clients say: "What Mike Killourhy doesn't know isn't worth knowing. He is our go-to lawyer in the BVI on all matters crypto, DeFi, corporate and finance."

David Mathews is counsel in Ogier's corporate and finance team with significant expertise in FinTech matters. David acts for many BVI-based token issuers, platform businesses and FinTech investors and is also ranked as a rising star by the guide.

Clients say: "David Mathews is very proactive, responsive and sensible in his advice."

His feedback is second to none. He is responsive, holistic and very commercial in his application and understanding of the VASP Act."

"David is probably one of the best FinTech lawyers we have ever worked with both in the BVI and internationally. His knowledge is unrivalled. David's drafting skills are also superb."

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