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Harneys

Offshore: Bermudian, British Virgin Islands & Cayman Islands Law

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Harneys

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Offshore: Bermudian, British Virgin Islands & Cayman Islands Law - UK

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Harneys is considered a leading light in BVI corporate work, demonstrating outstanding credentials in high value and significant transactions. The firm offers particular expertise in BVI and Cayman-related litigation. Its clients include international corporations, high net worth families, shareholders and investment managers. The firm also offers additional expertise in property financing and insolvency matters.

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Work Highlights

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  • Harney Westwood & Riegels advised Kroll, the joint official liquidators of SIFCO5 on Ahmad Hamad Algosaibi & Brothers Company v Al-Sanea & Ors.

Strengths

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  • Harneys offer multijurisdictional advice all under one roof. Their approach is succinct and efficient and they provide clear, concise and commercially technical legal advice.

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  • I appreciate their local, national and international expertise, personal ability and responsiveness. They are extremely capable and quick to grasp the intricacies to make sensible suggestions.

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  • They are able to provide high quality, pragmatic advice on technical aspects of EU/Cyprus sanctions and engagement with the Cypriot sanctions authorities, particularly on complex cross-border matters.

    Offshore: Bermudian, British Virgin Islands & Cayman Islands Law respondentGlobal

  • I like their deep subject-matter knowledge and nuanced expertise that homes in on the key issues. They have a deep knowledge of the subject matter and the ability to handle difficult subjects.

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  • Harneys are incredibly flexible, commercial and provide 24/7 service across their offices. They care about getting exceptional results and continuously come up with creative and commercial solutions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • William Peake
    William Peake

    William Peake

    William Peake is the Global Managing Partner of Harneys. He is recognised for his contentious restructuring and insolvency-focused practice. He primarily advises liquidators and receivers on matters including fraud.

    • He is a really good person to run a firm in terms of giving them a profile and making introductions. If he meet someone and thinks that they should meet someone else, he engineers that.

      Offshore: Bermudian, British Virgin Islands & Cayman Islands Law respondentGlobal

    • William is a very well-known and charismatic partner.

      Offshore: Bermudian, British Virgin Islands & Cayman Islands Law respondentGlobal

    • I find him to be incredibly talented lawyer: he distils complex data sets down to their bare essence with ease. He is legally and technically astute and he is my go-to for work in the Caribbean.

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  • Rachel Graham
    Rachel Graham

    Rachel Graham

    Rachel Graham is noted for her corporate BVI practice, working with companies on a range of issues including IPOs and M&A.

    • Harneys are lucky to have Rachel heading up their non-contentious team in London.

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    • Rachel is a really good corporate lawyer.

      Offshore: Bermudian, British Virgin Islands & Cayman Islands Law respondentGlobal

    • Rachel gives outstanding and responsive legal advice. She is a pleasure to work with.

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  • John O'Driscoll
    John O'Driscoll

    John O'Driscoll

    John O'Driscoll supports clients with Cayman-related insolvency disputes. He has experience of acting for all parties to an insolvency, including creditors, debtors and bondholders.

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