Samuels Richardson & Co is a legal practice established in the British Virgin Islands. Civil law is our main focus. We offer expertise in areas of law such as: alternative dispute resolution, consultations in legislative drafting, corporate, commercial, debt collection, electronic commerce, family, intellectual property, legal research, probate, real property, succession, ship registration and trusts.
We are dedicated to client satisfaction and are well poised to provide competent, professional, and efficient service to our clients. Our professionals boast many years’ experience in the offshore financial services industry. In addition, we are fortunate to have ready access to a team of regionally and internationally-trained and experienced practitioners.
Samuels Richardson & Co forecast that the next few years are likely to witness a rapid increase in the volume of offshore and local work. Consequently, we are confident that a well-managed and prestigious law practice is essential to satisfying current and emerging needs of clients.
Head of Chambers is Ms. Benedicta P T Samuels. Ms. Samuels has been in practice since 1996. She holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree (Hons) and a Master of Laws Degree (Legislative Drafting) from the University of the West Indies. She was admitted to practice first in the British Virgin Islands after pursuing a Certificate in Legal Education at the Norman Manley Law School, Jamaica. Her post-qualification achievements include a Certificate in E-Commerce Law and Regulation. She is a certified Mediator, having qualified through Windsor University, Canada. She has read courses in Securitisations and Credit Derivatives in India and in Hedge Funds Administration. She is a member of the Bar Associations of the British Virgin Islands, Anguilla, Antigua, and St Kitts/Nevis. She is a member of the International Bar Association, and of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). She is a Notary Public and a Commissioner for Oaths.