Ogier’s “exceptional” BVI team praised in Legal 500 Caribbean 2025

Ogier’s team in the British Virgin Islands has received outstanding praise across its core service lines in the latest Legal 500 Caribbean rankings. 

According to client feedback, "Ogier distinguishes itself in the legal market with a strong focus on delivering high-quality, client-focused services through its exceptional team". 

The firm's "brilliantly efficient" top tier Dispute Resolution team in the BVI is praised for being "really solid and dependable", "capable of running substantial litigation on island and in close collaboration with other onshore and offshore jurisdictions."  

From the team, Nicholas Burkill is ranked as a leading partner, who is "unrivalled in the BVI for litigation experience." Next generation partner Nicholas Brookes is "very bright, highly capable. A step above most BVI litigators when it comes to hands on dispute resolution." Meanwhile leading partner Brian Lacy is recognised as "one of the (if not the) standout – by which I mean exceptional – lawyers practising BVI law." Also recognised are leading associate Alexander Muksinov, and key lawyers David Welford, Sarah Latham, and Daniel Burkitt.  

Ogier is ranked top tier for regulatory and compliance, with clients reporting that Ogier is able to expertly assist "on the thorny technical issues that other firms often can't provide."  

Leading partner Michael Killourhy and leading associate David Mathews are described as the "go-to people in the BVI" who bring "specialised expertise and innovative solutions". David is also recognised as "one of the most experienced (if not the most experienced) practitioner of Web3 BVI law."  

Michael and David are also ranked across the Corporate and Commercial and Banking, Finance and Capital Markets practice areas – Michael as a leading partner in the BVI and David as a key lawyer. 

Praised for their work as part of Ogier's Corporate team, Michael and David’s "comprehensive, strategic approach ensures clients receive tailored, efficient and cutting-edge legal support."  

Ogier's Banking and Finance team, which also includes key lawyer Christian Burns-Di Lauro, is praised for "consistently providing best class services", as well as being “always available, ready to solve complicated issues and advise on complex matters."  

From Ogier's Investment Funds practice in the BVI, leading partner Simon Schilder is "outstanding at everything, including making practical business recommendations for when we have complex regulatory choices", while key lawyer Marie-Claire Fudge is "meticulous, timely and proactive – especially with Regulatory issues."  

BVI Practice Partner, Nicholas Brookes said: "I'd like to thank our clients for sharing their valuable feedback and our fantastic team for their continued dedication. It's wonderful to see clients recognising not only the team's expertise, but also their commitment to putting clients at the heart of everything we do."