Karen Troy
Karen joined Exchange Chambers in September 2011 after three years at Forbes Hare, a law firm in the British Virgin Islands, where she was a Partner and Head of Litigation.
Her practice focuses on corporate insolvency and commercial (including chancery commercial) litigation covering most aspects of domestic and international commercial law, including shipping law.
Before joining Forbes Hare, Karen was a member of leading London set Essex Court Chambers from 1998 to 2007. Her practice there included a broad range of commercial litigation in the Admiralty and Commercial Courts and Court of Appeal, in particular on issues of shipping and private international law, and extensive experience in alternative dispute resolution, including arbitrations and mediations.
Testimonials
“I have used Karen on some complex pieces of litigation, one of them involving very difficult jurisdictional issues. She was unfailingly good natured, incredibly diligent and hard working and more than capable of dealing with all of the matters that arose, whether at first instance or before the Court of Appeal.”
James Preece, Partner, Clyde & Co
“Karen is an exceptionally hard-working, robust and sensible advocate. She has a good command of complex commercial and insolvency law and how to dig out the material facts from a mass of information.”
Martin S. Kenney, Managing Partner, Martin Kenney & Co
“I was impressed by Karen’s hands on approach and pragmatic advice.”
Alexander Wildschütz, Partner, Fladgate LLP
“A leader in her field in the BVI … someone to turn to for the correct answer.”
Jack Husbands, Partner, Walkers
