Collas Crill has achieved strong results in The Legal 500 Caribbean 2027 guide.
The rankings reflect the firm's established strengths in banking, finance and capital markets teams across the BVI and Cayman, and highlights its newly established litigation offering in Bermuda.
A notable highlight is the firm's first-ever ranking for private client work in the BVI, recognising the team's growing expertise in advising high net worth individuals, families and their advisers across the Americas and Middle East.
Practice area rankings
British Virgin Islands
- Banking, Finance and Capital Markets: Tier 3 (promoted)
- Regulatory and Compliance: Tier 3
- Trusts and Private Client: Tier 3 (new ranking)
- Corporate and Commercial: Tier 4
- Dispute Resolution: Tier 4
Cayman Islands
- Real Estate: Tier 2
- Dispute Resolution: Tier 3
- Regulatory and Compliance: Tier 3
- Trusts and Private Client: Tier 3
- Corporate and Commercial: Tier 5
- Investment Funds: Tier 5
- Banking, Finance and Capital Markets: Firm to Watch (new ranking)
Bermuda
- Dispute Resolution: Firm to Watch (new ranking)
Individual recognitions
Several lawyers also received individual recognition in this year's guide:
- Rocco Cecere has been promoted to Leading Partner in Cayman Islands Dispute Resolution.
- Ellie Crespi has maintained Leading Partner status in Banking, Finance and Capital Markets, Regulatory and Compliance, and has also achieved Leading Partner recognition in the newly ranked Trusts and Private Client category.
- Gina Berry has maintained Leading Partner status in Cayman Islands Real Estate.
- Stuart Cullen has his first ranking with Collas Crill as Next Generation Partner in British Virgin Islands Dispute Resolution.
- Oliver Terry and Karen Kaulesar have been recognised as Leading Associates in Banking, Finance and Capital Markets and Trusts and Private Client in the British Virgin Islands.
These results reinforce Collas Crill's reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice across the Caribbean's leading offshore jurisdictions and highlight the firm's continued investment in key growth areas and specialist expertise.
Client testimonials
'What makes Collas Crill truly unique is the way the team integrates with their clients. Collas Crill does not operate as an external legal adviser that simply responds to instructions; they become a genuine extension of the engagement team. Their lawyers invest significant time in understanding the commercial objectives, stakeholder dynamics, and practical challenges surrounding a matter, which enables them to provide advice that is both technically strong and highly applicable to real-world issues.'
'The Collas Crill team has demonstrated a deep understanding of the industry and an impressive ability to accommodate challenging turnaround times. Their responsiveness, professionalism, and willingness to provide assistance at short notice have been invaluable.'
'Collas Crill provides an efficient, responsive, and solutions-focused service. The team has a strong understanding of Cayman corporate administration and governance requirements and offers practical support that helps clients meet their obligations smoothly and on time.'
'Collas Crill provides commercially focused and practical advice combined with excellent knowledge of BVI law. The team is highly responsive, easy to work with, and consistently delivers clear guidance on complex cross-border transactions. The team stands out for its collaborative approach, responsiveness, and efficient use of technology, enabling matters to be handled smoothly across multiple jurisdictions and time zones.'
'Collas Crill combines exceptional technical expertise with outstanding commercial judgment. What sets the firm apart is not only the quality of its lawyers but also the quality of its people. The team takes ownership of issues from the outset, working collaboratively to understand objectives and drive matters forward to a successful conclusion.'
