The Judicial Face of the BVI Commercial Court for September 2019 to 2022
Head of our Litigation, Insolvency and Restructuring group in the BVI,Andrew Thorp noted that "quality and expedition are the key factors that drive a commercial court and bring business to the jurisdiction. We are indeed fortunate that these are hallmarks of our Commercial Court Justices and the appointments underline our position as a leading dispute jurisdiction".
Justice Gerard Farrara, QC
Justice Farara is no stranger to the bench as he has previously served as acting judge for the Commercial and the Court of Appeal. Mr Farara was appointed as Queen’s Council in 1996 and has practiced at the private bar for 39 years.
Justice Adrian Jack
Justice Jack brings vast experience in commercial, insolvency and trust disputes. Having previously practiced at the English Chancery bar he served for three years as a judge of the Supreme Court of Gibraltar. His appointment follows a successful 3 month tenure with the BVI commercial court from April to May 2019.
Justice Gerhard Wallbank
Justice Wallbank spent many years as an international commercial litigation practitioner before joining the bench. He has previously served the jurisdiction and has also acted as a High Court Judge of the High Courts of Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada and Nevis.