JTC Special Situations’ Anna Silver explores new approaches to value recovery at RISA and South Square BVI Conference

The need to rethink traditional approaches to enforcement and focus on maximising recoveries in increasingly complex cross-border disputes was a key theme at the recent RISA and South Square BVI Conference, where JTC Special Situations Senior Director Anna Silver was a panel speaker.

Held on 17 June at Long Bay Beach Resort in Tortola, the conference brought together insolvency practitioners, lawyers, fiduciaries, investigators and restructuring professionals from across the BVI to examine emerging trends in disputes, enforcement and insolvency.

Speaking on a panel focused on enforcement, Anna shared the stage with Romauld Johnson of Ogier BVI, to discuss how litigation should increasingly be viewed as one element of a broader recovery strategy rather than the end objective itself. As disputes become more international and assets move across multiple jurisdictions, successful outcomes often depend on combining litigation with investigations, insolvency tools, asset tracing, commercial engagement and coordinated multi-jurisdictional action.

Anna also highlighted the growing challenges posed by cross-border matters, where differences in legal systems, evidential requirements and local practices can significantly affect enforcement prospects and recovery strategies.

The conference also explored developments in BVI fiduciary law, conflicts in insolvency appointments, and the opportunities and challenges arising from digital assets and artificial intelligence.

Commenting after the event, Anna said:

“One of the strongest messages to emerge from the conference was that enforcement is becoming increasingly global, while disputes are becoming increasingly complex.

In that environment, success is no longer measured solely by whether a judgment or award is obtained. The real focus must be on identifying the most effective route to recovering value and protecting stakeholder interests.

That requires parties to think strategically from the outset, considering litigation, insolvency processes, investigations and recovery options as part of a single, coordinated approach rather than treating them as separate stages.

I would also like to thank RISA and South Square for bringing together such a strong group of local and international practitioners. The quality of discussion, and the willingness of participants to share experiences made for an exceptionally valuable event.”

JTC Special Situations supports clients through complex disputes, contentious situations and critical decision points, helping to stabilise, protect and realise value through expert judgment, independent governance and practical recovery-focused solutions.