Liz Barahona

Highlights

Liz possesses a deep understanding of International standards, regulations, policies and practices in Anti Money Laundering, Countering the Financing of Terrorism, Client Due Diligence, which complements her corporate expertise and she further strengthens the BVI team, who specialise in complex fiduciary engagements.

Additionally, Liz has been an integral part of the BVI Financial Industry, having served as both an Education Chair and later as Chairwoman of the BVI Association of Registered Agents (BVI ARA) from 2019 to 2022. Her role representing the Financial Industry in local discussions with BVI competent authorities has played an important part in fortifying the BVI’s international reputation and global standing. She also made significant contributions to discussions surrounding the recent BVI Business Company Act, 2022 (as amended) and BVI Virtual Assets Service Providers Act, 2022 (the “VASP Act”). Currently, she serves as member of the BVI Virtual Assets Advisory Committee, initiative that is led by the BVI Financial Services Commission.

Liz is currently pursuing multiple professional qualifications including The Society of Estate Practitioners (STEP) and an Executive Certificate in Blockchain and New Technologies.

She is a member of the BVI Association of Compliance Officers and the Blockchain Lawyers Group.

Moreover, Liz has deep expertise in Blockchain Technology, Digital Assets and Web3.0 solutions and speaks Spanish, English, Portuguese and Italian.