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About

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Harneys is a global offshore law firm with entrepreneurial thinking built around professionalism, personal service and rapid response. Open, progressive and personable, the firm provides advice on British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Cyprus, Luxembourg, Bermuda and Anguilla law to an international client base which includes the world’s top law firms, financial institutions, investment funds and private individuals. Harneys network is the largest among offshore law firms, with locations in major financial centres across Europe, Asia, the Americas and the Caribbean, allowing the firm to provide services of the highest quality to clients in their own languages and time zones.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Offshore - Global: Multi-Jurisdictional

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Harney Westwood & Riegels remains synonymous with BVI corporate law, fielding the largest team of lawyers in the jurisdiction. Outside the BVI, the Hong Kong office is consistently applauded for the strength of its litigation and insolvency team. The law firm offers:

       • A substantial and well-established Anguilla practice operating primarily from its BVI and London offices.

       • A well-regarded Cyprus office earning high praise for corporate and finance transactional matters,

       • A Cayman team noted for its especially strong client relationships in Latin America.

Notable practitioners

London-based Peter William Peake is the firm's global managing partner. Other key contacts include Pavlos Aristodemou in Cyprus and Nick Hoffman in the Cayman Islands.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"The team at Harneys are very responsive at all times, which is critical for time-pressured matters. The advice they provided was succinct and clear."

Offshore respondent
Global

"The Harneys team are able to understand a transaction quickly, including the nuances surrounding the commercial context for a project. With this, they are able to execute rapidly and provide innovative and actionable advice."

Offshore respondent
Global