Shane Donovan

Partner

"A top-quality litigator who could succeed anywhere."

Legal 500 Caribbean

Overview

Overview

I’m a Partner in our BVI Litigation practice.

I am a commercial litigation lawyer with specialist experience in complex international litigation, including fraud and asset recovery, insolvency, and corporate and shareholder disputes.

I am also experienced in obtaining urgent injunctive relief, including worldwide freezing orders, anti-suit injunctions and Norwich Pharmacal (disclosure) orders. I advise in connection with matters relating to cryptocurrencies and digital assets.

Prior to joining Mourant, I worked for Martin Kenney & Co in the BVI. I’ve also worked for PCB Litigation in London and Thynne & Macartney in Brisbane.

“Shane Donovan is always responsive, and he provides clear and thoughtful advice.”

Chambers and Partners Global 2026

“Shane Donovan is superb. He impresses on every level and is extremely easy to deal with as well.”

Chambers and Partners Global 2026

“Shane Donovan has been lead attorney on all restructuring matters. He has been creative, responsive, practical, and effective.”

Legal 500 Caribbean 2026

“Shane is extremely responsive but thoughtful. Extremely knowledgeable of the laws and provides practical advice.”

Legal 500 Caribbean 2025

“Shane is obviously very experienced in the BVI. He knows the court system, the judges and the market generally.”

Chambers and Partners Global 2025

“Shane is very smart and he has a good level of knowledge of insolvency laws.”

Chambers and Partners Global 2025

“Shane Donovan: very good lawyer, strong presence in court.”

Legal 500 Caribbean 2024

“Shane’s level of technical knowledge is impressive. He retains a wealth of information, making him the go-to person for all legal matters.”

Chambers and Partners Global 2024

“A first rate lawyer who is not afraid to tell clients how it is.”

Legal 500 Caribbean 2023

“Excellent judgment and strong in court.”

Legal 500 Caribbean 2023

“Shane gives strong and robust legal advice.”

Chambers and Partners Global 2022

“An experienced and diligent litigator with in-depth experience of BVI insolvency legislation.”

Chambers and Partners Global 2021

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