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Provided by Esmond Brown
Private Wealth
Esmond Brown is a partner in our Private Wealth team based in the Cayman Islands. He specialises in advising international high-net-worth individuals and families on wealth planning, as well as assisting trustees and private banks with all aspects of trusts, including their establishment, restructuring, administration, and succession planning. His expertise also extends to Wills, Probate, and estate planning matters.
Esmond has significant experience with Cayman Islands Foundation Companies, introduced in October 2017, and has advised clients on their use for succession planning and as issuing vehicles in initial coin offerings. In addition to his non-contentious work, he handles contentious trust and private client applications in the Cayman Court.
Before joining Harneys in 2026, Esmond was a partner in the Private Client & Trusts team at another leading offshore law firm in the Cayman Islands. Earlier in his career, Esmond worked as an Associate in the Fiduciary department of an offshore law firm in Guernsey, where he gained extensive experience in offshore trusts.
Provided by Chambers
Esmond Brown advises on a range of noncontentious private client matters. He is counsel in the private client and trusts team, and is regarded as a rising star in the jurisdiction. Brown joined Harneys in January 2026.
Provided by Chambers
Esmond Brown is a very strong lawyer that can deal with a wide variety of issues and matters.
At his level, Esmond Brown is a match for any lawyer on the island.
Esmond Brown is excellent.
Esmond Brown is a very strong lawyer that can deal with a wide variety of issues and matters.
At his level, Esmond Brown is a match for any lawyer on the island.
Esmond Brown is excellent.