International / offshore, Commercial disputes, Insolvency, Trusts, probate and estates: contentious
Tuesday 12th September 2023
3.30pm - 6.25pm followed by a dinner buffet
Scrub Island Resort
Free to attend | 1.5 CPD
Wilberforce Chambers is delighted to invite you to our BVI Conference which will take place on Tuesday 12th September at Scrub Island Resort, followed by a dinner buffet.
View the conference papers here
If you would like to RSVP or have any questions at all, please contact seminars@wilberforce.co.uk
Ferries from Trellis Bay to Scrub Island
Ferries to Scrub Island depart from Trellis Bay (in front of Trellis Bay Market).
The scheduled ferry services leave Trellis Bay 45 minutes past every hour, however there will be two extra special services running mid-afternoon to help bring people to the conference: one at 3.15pm and one at 4.15pm (in addition to the 2.45pm, 3.45pm, 4.45pm, 5.45pm etc departures).
Ferries from Scrub Island to Trellis Bay
The scheduled ferry services leave Scrub Island 30 minutes past every hour, however we have an extra special service running at 10pm, in addition to all the hourly departures.
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