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Harneys

Offshore

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Asia-Pacific Region


Harneys

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Harneys is a leading international offshore legal and fiduciary services firm with entrepreneurial thinking. Our office network is the largest of any offshore law firm with 11 locations globally. We offer the full range of transactional, litigation and restructuring advice on BVI, Cayman Islands, Cyprus, Luxembourg, Bermuda and Anguilla law, alongside our associated corporate and private wealth business which provides the full complement of fiduciary services.

Harneys Asia offers award-winning litigation, restructuring, corporate, finance and funds advice in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. Our Asia team is one of the most dynamic and fastest growing in the region with offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Singapore. We enjoy a leading reputation in the Asia market and work on some of the most significant and precedent-setting work in the region.

The growth of our practice is rooted in our dedication to ensuring the satisfaction of each client and our commitment to becoming the leading offshore law firm in the region. Whether developing innovative solutions for some of the more complex challenges faced by our clients or carrying out more basic tasks on time and on budget, our robust and growing team continues to see increasing demand for our services from global companies seeking unmatched results. Our associated corporate services business, Harneys Fiduciary, offers registered office, directorship and trustee services, enabling us to provide a seamless one-stop service.

Clients (20)

  • Alibaba
  • Allen & Overy
  • Baidu
  • Baker & McKenzie
  • BNP Paribas
  • Clifford Chance
  • Ernst & Young
  • HSBC
  • Hutchison
  • Jun He
  • King and Wood Mallesons
  • Kirkland & Ellis
  • Linklaters
  • Mayer Brown JSM
  • Rajah & Tann
  • Ropes & Gray
  • Sequoia
  • Tencent
  • UBS
  • White & Case

Industries (4)

  • Law firms
  • Financial institutions
  • Investment funds
  • Private individuals

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Offshore - Asia-Pacific Region

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Harneys houses an eminent disputes group with particular prowess in Cayman Islands, BVI and Jersey litigation. The firm's core expertise is in restructuring and insolvency, and it has a well-regarded transactional practice with a growing reputation for investment funds, financing and capital market matters. The team is also able to assist Asia-Pacific region clients with matters relating to Bermuda. The firm's office in Shanghai also enhances its capacity to handle cross-border transactions involving PRC-based clients.

Work Highlights

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  • Harney Westwood & Riegels acted as Cayman Islands counsel to GIBO in its merger with the special purpose acquisition company Bukit Jalil Global Acquisition 1.

Strengths

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  • Harneys is able to understand commercial objectives and has good business acumen. The team is also very hands-on and reliable.

    Offshore respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Harneys has a large team with deep experience on complex transactions. It always provides top-notch service and is highly responsive.

    Offshore respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Paula Kay
    Band 3Paula Kay

    Paula Kay

    Paula Kay heads the firm's litigation practice in Hong Kong. She is sought out to advise on a wide range of shareholder disputes arising from transactions, restructurings and insolvencies.

    • Paula Kay is great.

      Offshore respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Paula is very experienced in shareholder disputes, has real in-depth insights from a practical perspective. She knows what the client needs and is able to navigate tough situations.

      Offshore respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 3Vicky Lord
    Band 3Vicky Lord

    Vicky Lord

    Vicky Lord specialises in shareholder and boardroom disputes related to high-profile M&A deals and listings. Based in Shanghai, she is often mandated by famous PRC companies.

    • She is very practical.

      Offshore respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Vicky Lord is a former barrister and is very clever. She is very good at devising strategy for clients and involves teams very early on. Clients like her without fail.

      Offshore respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 4Maggie Kwok
    Band 4Maggie Kwok

    Maggie Kwok

    Maggie Kwok leads Harneys' funds and regulatory practice in Asia. Based in Hong Kong, she is particularly sought after by PRC and Hong Kong-based clients to act on a wide range of open-ended and closed-ended fund matters.

    • Maggie is a pleasure to work with. She tries her best to work out the best solution for her clients.

      Offshore respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 4Paul Sephton
    Band 4Paul Sephton

    Paul Sephton

    Paul Sephton focuses on banking and finance work, regularly advising on Cayman and BVI law aspects of DCM and acquisition financing matters. He has also been seen recently on debt restructuring matters.

    • Paul Sephton is well regarded in the market.

      Offshore respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 4Raymond Ng
    Band 4Raymond Ng

    Raymond Ng

    Raymond Ng continues to grow his reputation for handling multijurisdictional corporate mandates. He is adept at advising on listings and acquisitions.

    • Raymond is a very good safe pair of hands.

      Offshore respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Raymond Ng is responsive, resourceful and commercial.

      Offshore respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Up and ComingLishi Fong
    Up and ComingLishi Fong

    Lishi Fong

    Lishi Fong is managing partner of the firm's Singapore office. She is versatile in financing, M&A and fund formation work. Leveraging her transactional experience, she assists ultra high net worth families with multi-jurisdictional litigation.

    • Without question, if it is a jurisdiction that Lishi is qualified to advise on, she is my top choice. She is very responsive and delivers always.

      Offshore respondentAsia-Pacific

Ranked Individuals at Harneys (6)

Asia-Pacific Region

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    Maggie Kwok

    Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds

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    Paul Sephton

    Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds

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    Raymond Ng

    Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds

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    Lishi Fong

    Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds

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