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An expanded BVI Commercial Court: strengthening the infrastructure for international disputes A Commercial Court built around international disputes Why does this matter? The expanded Court is only part of the story What should clients take from the development?
The British Virgin Islands is set to expand its specialist commercial litigation offering.
At its meeting on 19 August 2026, Cabinet approved the expansion, together with funding through to 2029 for an additional Commercial Judge, supporting court administration staff and commercial rental space. It is expected this expanded Court will commence hearing matters in the fourth quarter of 2026.
The announcement reflects a broader investment in the capacity and infrastructure of the BVI's commercial justice system at a time when the disputes arising from the jurisdiction's role as an international…
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