Offshore

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.

"Harneys has a good hierarchical structure to ensure the most appropriate person will be a direct point contact for a client and sufficient coverage during the planned absence of the handling lawyer."

"They are able to break down complex matters, identify the related information and provide accurate legal advice."

Harneys acted as offshore counsel to the ad hoc group of bondholdersof Sunac China in the company's financial restructuring of its approximate USD10.2 billion offshore liabilities.

Ian Mann is a well-established offshore litigator whose expertise covers both Cayman Islands and BVI law. He has a distinguished reputation for handling high-stakes litigation and restructuring and insolvency cases.

Chai Ridgers is well-regarded as a restructuring and insolvency specialist. Leading the firm's Asia restructuring practice, he has notable expertise acting for distressed companies on insolvency and restructuring mandates.

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 Kwok is commercial and client-oriented. She willingly works through complex queries and contributes her thoughts."

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.

Fong Lishi 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. "We are very comfortable with Lishi and we have full confidence that she will get the job done efficiently and properly."

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 understands her clients well, managing them very well in difficult situations. She understands the offshore world and also has a local understanding of Aisan clients."

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

Vicky Lord specialises in shareholder disputes stemming from high-profile M&A deals and IPOs. Based in Shanghai, she is often mandated by famous PRC comapnies. "Vicky Lord is a reliable, responsive and professional legal advisor."