Richard Brown Relocates to BVI, Joins Carey Olsen's Litigation Team

Advisor - People | Jun 11, 2025 | Carey Olsen

Richard Brown Relocates to BVI, Joins Carey Olsen's Litigation Team

Richard Brown, a noted litigation partner with the law firm Carey Olsen, has relocated to the British Virgin Islands (BVI) from London, further fortifying the firm's presence within the jurisdiction. Recognized as a leading lawyer by renowned legal directories, Brown specializes in BVI commercial disputes focusing on insolvency, fraud, asset recovery, and other complex controversies. Richard brings years of experience, having practiced in BVI since 2013 with the firm's London office for the past six years. His move is part of Carey Olsen's strategy to strengthen its BVI office, which is now one of the largest and busiest litigation teams on the island, offering significant resources to handle local and international cases. This transition allows fellow litigation partner Tim Wright to lead the London-based BVI litigation practice, ensuring seamless collaboration between the BVI and London teams under the direction of managing partner Alex Hall Taylor KC.

Sectors

  • Legal Services

Geography

  • British Virgin Islands – The BVI is the new base for Richard Brown, where he strengthens Carey Olsen's litigation team.
  • United Kingdom – The UK, specifically London, is where Richard Brown has been based prior to his relocation to the BVI.
  • Bermuda – Richard Brown is a registered associate of the Bermuda Bar as of 2023, indicating relevance in his professional credentials.

Industry

  • Legal Services – The article discusses the relocation of a prominent lawyer to a key jurisdiction, indicating activities related to legal representations in commercial disputes.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    Carey OlsenLaw FirmCompanyAn international law firm strengthening its BVI litigation team.
    Richard BrownLitigation PartnerPersonA leading BVI lawyer relocating to the BVI to enhance the firm's presence there.
    Tim WrightLitigation PartnerPersonA litigation partner leading the London-based BVI practice after relocating from BVI.
    Alex Hall Taylor KCManaging PartnerPersonCarey Olsen BVI's managing partner and head of the firm's BVI dispute resolution and insolvency practice.