Experience

Government of the British Virgin Islands

• Government Relations Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Attorney General

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  The Attorney General of the British Virgin Islands is the principal legal adviser to the Government of the British Virgin Islands. Under the Constitution of the British Virgin Islands, the Attorney General sits ex officio in both the House of Assembly of the British Virgin Islands and in the Cabinet of the British Virgin Islands, but is not permitted to vote in either. The Attorney General also sits on the Committee for the Prerogative of Mercy and on the National Security Council. The Attorney General is supported by two senior law officers: the Solicitor General (in relation to civil matters) and the Director of Public Prosecutions (in relation to criminal matters). Show less


BVI International Arbitration Centre
• Virgin Islands, British
• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Advisor

  • 2015 - 2020


BVI Financial Services Commission

• Virgin Islands, British
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Counsel

  • 2013 - 2020

  Developing corporate policies, procedures and programs and providing counsel and guidance on legal matters and on the legal implications of all matters; serving as key legal advisor to the Commission and the BVI International Arbitration Centre; overseeing contracts administration to ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable laws; engaging in contract negotiations as required; managing the Commission’s international cooperation function including responding to international cooperation requests; preparing and reviewing correspondence and legal memoranda and contracts; judging the merits of litigation matters filed against or on behalf of the Commission and working with stakeholders to define a strategic position or defence; providing legal support and advice to the Board of Commissioners, CEO and all divisions and units within the Commission; structuring and managing the Commission’s internal legal function and staff; recruiting, supervising, evaluating and coordinating the activities of outside legal counsel retained by the Commission; serving as an expert resource to the Board and Committees on the Commission’s legal structure and governance; working with Government to convene the annual Virgin Islands Law Officers Conference Show less

• Permanent Secretary, Ag. (secondment)

  • 2017 - 2019

  Premier’s Office, British Virgin Islands Handling the day-to-day management and administration of the Premier’s Office including adherence to established policies and procedures; implementing and monitoring policies through consultation with Department Heads and stakeholders; keeping the Minister informed of the status of projects and other activities, convening attending and chairing meetings as required, supervising and coordinating the work of Departments under the Ministry including Immigration, Trade, Shipping Registry and Central Statistics Office, Town and Country Planning; serving as the Accounting Officer for the Ministry; preparing and managing the Ministry’s Annual Budget, developing and implementing strategic plans, serving as an Ex-Officio member on Statutory Boards and organisations under the Ministry’s portfolio including BVI Tourist Board and BVI Finance. Show less



Conyers

• Bermuda
• Law Practice
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Attorney

  • 2009 - 2012

  Commercial Litigation: rendering legal advice directly to clients as well as via and in conjunction with counsel and legal practitioners in multiple jurisdictions, drafting and advocacy primarily in the areas of insolvency, injunctive relief, shareholder disputes, contentious probate, enforcement of foreign judgments and awards, facilitating BVI aspects of multi-jurisdictional litigation Commercial Litigation: rendering legal advice directly to clients as well as via and in conjunction with counsel and legal practitioners in multiple jurisdictions, drafting and advocacy primarily in the areas of insolvency, injunctive relief, shareholder disputes, contentious probate, enforcement of foreign judgments and awards, facilitating BVI aspects of multi-jurisdictional litigation

• Director, London Office

  • 2006 - 2009

  Representing the Virgin Islands in diverse fora in the United Kingdom and Europe including primary responsibility for the management and administration of the London Office, political lobbying and public relations, fostering relations with the United Kingdom Government, the European Commission and members of the London Diplomatic Corps, engaging in opportunities to promote the economic development of the Virgin Islands and the welfare of its people, consular matters and management of BVI House at 15 Upper Grosvenor Street, London Show less

• Attorney

  • 2002 - 2006

  Commercial Litigation: rendering legal advice directly to clients as well as via and in conjunction with counsel and legal practitioners in multiple jurisdictions, drafting and advocacy primarily in the areas of insolvency, injunctive relief, shareholder disputes, contentious probate, enforcement of foreign judgments and awards, facilitating BVI aspects of multi-jurisdictional litigation Corporate Law: rendering legal advice and opinions on a variety of corporate matters, drafting security documents, resolutions and other relevant documentation, voluntary liquidations including establishment and implementation of procedures for the voluntary liquidations of companies incorporated in the Virgin Islands Other & Non-Legal: dealing with legal queries relating to untypical areas of Conyers Dill & Pearman practice in the Virgin Islands, library responsibilities including ensuring that Virgin Islands legislation is kept current and making recommendations for acquisitions of new titles, liaising with relevant offices and departments in the Virgin Islands in connection with entry into the jurisdiction of counsel, instructing solicitors and clients from multiple jurisdictions including labour, immigration and visa clearances Show less



O'Neal Webster

• Virgin Islands, British
• Legal Services

• Attorney

  • 1997 - 2001

  General Legal Practice including: Admiralty: Providing varied legal advice and attending to registration of vessels in the Virgin Islands, transfer of ownership of vessels registered in the Virgin Islands and preparation and registration of mortgages of shares in ships registered in the Virgin Islands. Banking: rendering general legal advice to the Development Bank of the Virgin Islands; advising on and attending to execution of security documents; collection of loans in default through exercise of bank’s powers of sale under security documents, litigation and negotiation Corporate: rendering legal advice and opinions on matters ranging from incorporation of companies, draft memoranda and articles of association and opening of bank accounts to loan transactions; attending to preparation and registration of registers of mortgages and security documents; miscellaneous applications under company legislation Family: rendering legal advice and taking necessary steps including negotiation and litigation in divorce, custody, maintenance and adoption matters. Litigation: advocacy at level of Magistrate’s Court, High Court and Court of Appeal including multi-jurisdictional commercial litigation; compulsory liquidation of companies; admiralty; real property disputes; recovery of possession; recovery of debts; family and matrimonial issues Real Estate: sale and purchase of real property, drafting leases, licences and agreements, multiple applications under the Registered Land Act, applications for non-belonger land holding licences Succession: advising on inheritance and succession issues; advising on preparation of wills relating to property situate in the Virgin Islands; preparing wills for local and international clients; making applications for probate, letters of administration and administration of un-represented estates Non-Legal: Library responsibilities including establishment of library database, assisting with coordination of office events Show less