This award-winning international law firm specialises in BVI, Cayman Islands, Guernsey, and Jersey law, delivering legal services tailored to corporate and private clients, financial institutions, and intermediaries across global markets. With a strong emphasis on commercial insight and client service, Bedell Cristin is recognised for its ability to navigate complex, cross-jurisdictional matters efficiently and effectively. Its multidisciplinary teams combine legal expertise with a proactive, solutions-driven approach across various geographies and practice areas.
Principal Areas of Work
Banking and Finance: Advises major global banks, financial institutions, and borrowers—including special purpose vehicles, unit trusts, and limited partnerships—on BVI, Cayman Islands, Guernsey, and Jersey law.
Capital Markets and Structured Finance: Experienced in securitisation and complex structured finance transactions, the firm provides legal, tax, and regulatory guidance across its jurisdictions.
Corporate and Commercial: Handles high-profile cross-border and domestic transactions, offering pragmatic legal advice across all four jurisdictions.
Economic Substance: Advises on compliance with economic substance laws applicable in BVI, Cayman Islands, Guernsey, and Jersey.
Employment Law: Offers employment advice to offshore operations of global institutions, as well as directors, entrepreneurs, and senior employees.
Funds and Investment Structures: Provides legal counsel to asset managers and investment funds in private equity, venture capital, real estate, debt, and infrastructure.
Insolvency and Restructuring: A dedicated team advises on insolvency matters in all jurisdictions.
Insurance and Reinsurance: Offers comprehensive advice on regulatory and legal issues related to insurance and reinsurance structures.
International Private Client: Specialises in trust, foundation, and corporate law advice for individual and institutional clients, with a longstanding reputation for service quality.
Listing Services: Bedell Channel Islands Limited is authorised as a category 1, 2, and 3 listing member and sponsor on The International Stock Exchange (TISE).
Litigation and Dispute Resolution: The firm’s global litigation team is highly ranked and handles complex, high-stakes disputes across jurisdictions.
Pensions and Employee Incentives: Advises trustees, beneficiaries, and employers on pension schemes and incentive plans, with seamless collaboration between advisory and litigation teams when needed.
Property: Provides commercial, residential, and development property legal services across its jurisdictions.
Regulatory and Compliance: Assists clients in navigating regulatory obligations with a team combining legal, commercial, and compliance experience.
Relocation and Residency: Advises clients on acquiring residence and citizenship rights in multiple jurisdictions.
Wills and Probate: Offers personalised estate planning and probate services to individuals and families.
Other Offices
BVI
Cayman Islands
Guernsey
London
Singapore
Languages
English
French
Russian
Mandarin Chinese
Taiwanese
