Harneys Cayman Islands is renowned for its comprehensive legal expertise and deep understanding of the Cayman legal landscape. The firm provides exceptional counsel across a wide range of practice areas, including banking and finance, investment funds, litigation and insolvency, corporate law, and regulatory matters. With a team of highly qualified lawyers, Harneys Cayman Islands consistently delivers innovative, commercially-focused solutions that address the nuanced needs of clients in both local and international markets.

Over the years, Harneys Cayman Islands has built a strong reputation for excellence, earning the trust of financial institutions, multinational corporations, investment managers, and private clients. The firm is recognized for maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism, often acting in high-profile transactions and complex disputes. Their in-depth sector knowledge and broad experience ensure that clients benefit from both strategic insight and rigorous attention to detail in every matter they handle.

The client service approach at Harneys Cayman Islands is centered on responsiveness, collaboration, and clear communication. The team is committed to providing prompt, practical advice tailored to each client's unique objectives. By fostering long-term relationships and prioritizing client interests, Harneys Cayman Islands has become a preferred legal partner for businesses and individuals seeking trusted guidance in the Cayman Islands.

About Harneys Cayman Islands

Founded in 2008


Practice areas
Banking & Finance
Business
Corporate & Commercial
Lawsuits & Disputes
Private Client

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Banking & Finance

Harneys' Banking & Finance practice in the Cayman Islands offers extensive expertise in offshore credit and security legal matters, encompassing debt finance, loan finance, debt issuance, lease financing, shariah-compliant finance, distressed debt, and enforcement of security and derivatives. The team regularly handles multi-billion-dollar debt finance transactions for leading international banks, specializing in areas such as trade finance law, debt restructuring, property and acquisition finance, development finance, international debt issues, and derivatives transactions. With significant experience across regions including the US, Canada, Asia, Latin America, the UK, Africa, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East, the practice also demonstrates industry strength in sectors like natural resources, banking, technology, and insurance. The Cayman Islands office provides a full range of commercial legal services, including banking and finance, corporate, digital assets and blockchain, international arbitration, investment funds, litigation and insolvency, private wealth, regulatory and tax, and restructuring.

Business

Harneys' Corporate team in the Cayman Islands specializes in complex cross-border transactions involving Cayman Islands entities. Their expertise encompasses high-value private equity deals, landmark IPOs, and a comprehensive range of public and private mergers and acquisitions, as well as joint ventures. They provide strategic advice to sellers, purchasers, investors, and lenders on all aspects of M&A transactions, from straightforward share purchases to takeovers of listed companies by statutory merger. The team also offers guidance on pre-sale planning and group rationalizations, with experience across various industries, including transportation, technology, oil and gas, real estate, and hospitality. By collaborating with incorporation experts and corporate secretaries from their associated corporate services business, Harneys delivers integrated services tailored to clients' needs.

Corporate & Commercial

Harneys' Corporate & Commercial team in the Cayman Islands specializes in advising on complex cross-border transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and private equity deals. They assist clients throughout the corporate lifecycle, from pre-sale planning and group rationalizations to landmark IPOs. The team has experience across various industries, such as transportation, technology, oil and gas, real estate, and hospitality. Leveraging strong networks with industry players and service providers worldwide, they offer integrated services by collaborating with incorporation experts and corporate secretaries from their associated corporate services business.

Lawsuits & Disputes

Harneys' Cayman Islands Litigation & Insolvency practice specializes in complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes, offering clear, timely, and innovative solutions. The team, led by experienced litigators such as Jessica Williams and Ben Hobden, provides expertise in cross-border insolvency, restructuring, shareholder disputes, and contentious trusts. They have been involved in significant global disputes, achieving keynote victories and often helping shape offshore jurisprudence. Their client base includes financial institutions, insolvency practitioners, trustees, and corporate debtors.

Private Client

Harneys' Private Client practice in the Cayman Islands specializes in advising high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients on the establishment, administration, and structuring of various trusts, including Cayman STAR Trusts. Their services encompass asset protection, succession planning, and the creation of private trust companies, tailored to meet the complex, multi-jurisdictional needs of their clients. The team also assists with philanthropic endeavors by establishing charitable trusts and foundations, ensuring that clients' wealth management objectives are achieved efficiently and in accordance with their wishes.

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