Harneys is a global offshore law firm specializing in BVI, Cayman Islands, Luxembourg, Cyprus, Bermuda, Anguilla, and Jersey law. The firm offers a range of legal services across major transactional, contentious, and private client disciplines.

Harneys

Harneys | 17,822 followers on LinkedIn. An international law firm with entrepreneurial thinking. | Harneys is an international law firm with entrepreneurial thinking. Open, progressive and personable, we provide advice on British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Luxembourg, Cyprus, Bermuda, Anguilla, and Jersey law to a global client base which includes the world’s top law firms, financial institutions, investment funds and private individuals. Our network is the largest among offshore law firms with locations in major financial centres across Europe, Asia, the Americas and the Caribbean, allowing us to provide reliable and timely service of the highest quality to clients in their own languages and time zones.
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Albert Chung

Finance and Corporate Partner | Harneys in London | Cayman, Bermuda and BVI law

James Kinsley

Harneys Litigator / Offshore Litigation

Johime Lee

Rahel Worede

On 15 November, members of our Bermuda team hosted and participated in the 24th Annual Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) Bermuda Branch Dinner at Fourways Inn, Bermuda. Senior Associate Warren Bank, FCIArb (Chair of the Branch) served as master of ceremonies, reflecting on the year’s achievements, and introducing the distinguished guest speaker, The Hon Mr Justice Nicholas Segal of the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands and Assistant Justice of the Supreme Court of Bermuda. The Rt Hon Sir Christopher Clarke, President of the Court of Appeal for Bermuda and the other members of the Court, Chief Justice Larry Mussenden and other Justices of the Supreme Court were also in attendance. A heartfelt thank you to Paralegal Christine Payne (CIArb Branch Secretary) for her extraordinary effort in organising a flawless evening enjoyed by all. This elegant event celebrated the vital role of arbitration in Bermuda, bringing together members of the judiciary, leading law firms, and arbitration professionals. We are proud to support the growth of alternative dispute resolution in Bermuda.

Partner Gráinne King will be speaking at the RISA Cayman and South Square 2024 Conference on 20 November on Panel B: "Arbitration Proceedings and their Interplay with Insolvency Proceedings", alongside Richard Fisher KC and Natascha Steiner-Smith . Attending? Connect with Gráinne: https://lnkd.in/edGgfQRx

Luxembourg has made some exciting developments in the maritime industry. The submission of Bill of Law No. 8419 aims to modernise the county’s Maritime Law, focussing on simplifying ship registration processes and enhancing the appeal of the Luxembourg flag. This Bill builds on previous efforts from the Maritime Labour Convention, underscoring Luxembourg’s commitment to a more efficient and attractive maritime framework. Read more in this article from Counsel Massimiliano della Zonca : https://lnkd.in/eXJsy67W

Maria Pia Buchi , Chief Commercial Officer of Harneys Fiduciary, and James Smith , Partner in the Cayman Islands Investment Funds team, recently completed another successful visit to Brazil, spending time in both Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. This trip represented a continued collaboration between Harneys and Harneys Fiduciary , underpinning their strategic alliance as they strengthened bonds and built bridges in Brazil. James, alongside Pia, enjoyed gaining valuable insights from new and existing clients. Clients were particularly interested in discussing the implementation of the Beneficial Ownership Transparency Act in the Cayman Islands and navigating CIMA’s corporate governance and internal control standards. Between Harneys’ expertise and the tailored solutions offered by Harneys Fiduciary we are well-placed to support clients through these evolving regulatory landscapes. James' efforts to learn Portuguese paid off as he navigated menus, meeting venues, and Brazilian culture with increasing success - despite a few (a lot) of glaring language missteps. His dedication to learning the language reflects Harneys’ commitment to the Brazilian market. To our dear clients, we thank you for such a warm welcome and hope to see you again very soon. Ate breve! To learn more about our respective offerings, please visit harneys.com and harneysfiduciary.com .

Dive into the latest Offshore Litigation Blog posts featuring case law updates across multiple jurisdictions. Our blog houses our remit’s latest case law, guides, and related developments. All our blogs are available in audio. So whether you like to 📰 or 🎧, we’ve got you covered. #offshorelitigationblog ✒️ Power of sale - end game on enforcing a Chinese arbitral award → https://lnkd.in/eqRHduXy ✒️ EQUAL JUSTICE 平義社 → https://lnkd.in/e_ZP6UMh 👇 Don’t want to miss out on our blogs? Sign up for our newsletter via the link in the comments to get new content delivered directly to your inbox.

Unlock the complexities of AEOI compliance for Cayman Islands funds. Ensure your fund is aligned with global standards by registering with the Cayman Islands Department of International Tax Cooperation and the IRS. Master due diligence on investors’ tax status and more. Ready to streamline your compliance processes? Watch the full video for an expert guide on navigating AEOI obligations and protecting your fund’s integrity. #HarneysFundsHub

We are excited to join forces with Women in Blockchain to co-host a “Fireside Chat with Film, Music, and Tech Professionals at the Cool Out Conference” in the Cayman Islands on 14 November. Partner Daniella Skotnicki will moderate the discussion, which will feature speakers Alexandra Damsker , Alex Helfrecht , Inji Alexia Song, and Yvette Vexta . This conversation will explore how film, fine art, and music have embraced emerging technologies and digital financing options, and the Cayman Islands’ role in this. Attending? Connect with Daniella: https://lnkd.in/eu8FERCr

On 7 November 2024, the UK unveiled its largest sanctions package against Russia since mid-2023, aiming to weaken Russia's military and curtail Russian-backed mercenary operations worldwide. With 56 new designations, the sanctions directly impact Russian supply chains essential for military equipment, specifically targeting companies in countries like China, Turkey, and Central Asia that provide critical goods such as microelectronics, machine tools, and drone components. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ecFTxtbs Also catch up on our other recent Regulatory Blog posts: ✒️ Cayman Islands: Proposed changes in partnership and company fees takes effect from 1 January 2025 - https://lnkd.in/e24pgHsQ ✒️ ESMA explores alternative identification options for financial reporting with new survey - https://lnkd.in/eGNm6Nv8 ✒️ EU updates the list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions - https://lnkd.in/eWZyiY6v ✒️ Cayman Islands joins FATF as guest member under new initiative - https://lnkd.in/e9F3fii4 ✒️ Sanctions case notes: Useful guidance on “reasonable cause” - Vneshprombank v Bedzhamov - https://lnkd.in/ec4wA7uP Don't want to miss out on our posts? Sign up to our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eshfpYCr #RegulatoryBlog

We are proud to share that our Hong Kong team contributed to the Box of Hope initiative, filling 53 boxes with essentials and gifts, including games, clothing, and food. Box of Hope's mission is to bring joy to children living in challenging circumstances who would not normally receive gifts during the festive period. Our contributions will reach teenagers across Hong Kong and Asia. #BoxOfHope2024

We are pleased to announce that several of our insights have been recognised by Mondaq at its Autumn 2024 Thought Leadership Awards. The awards showcase Mondaq's top performing content across 16 countries and multiple topic areas. Our awarded content includes: 🏆 CySEC clarifies its position on the “authorisation date” for licensed entities - https://lnkd.in/eWfhF5qG 🏆 Digital Services Act: Safeguarding online interactions in the EU - https://lnkd.in/eNMTntJb 🏆 Piano Lessons – VDV Advogados – https://lnkd.in/eFMxubA6 🏆 Streamlining licensing for Cyprus Investment Firms – MiFID II and MiCA - https://lnkd.in/euFqKvAS To receive our latest content directly in your inbox, subscribe to our mailing lists here: https://lnkd.in/eshfpYCr

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