Offshore law firm Collas Crill and British Virgin Islands firm Farara Kerins have announced that they are to merge with effect from 1 January 2017, subject to regulatory approvals.
The firm will continue to operate as Collas Crill in its current jurisdictions but will trade as Collas Crill-Farara Kerins for a transitional period in the BVI. This business will then take the name of Collas Crill one year after the merger has completed.
The merger will add to Collas Crill’s existing presence in Singapore, Cayman Islands, London, Guernsey and Jersey. The BVI offering will include funds, corporate and dispute resolution work.
Collas Crill Group Managing Partner Jason Romer said: "It was a natural step to cement our presence in the Caribbean. Many clients across the world have asked us to have a presence in the BVI, and it allows us to provide a seamless offering across all our jurisdictions."