Our Global Managing Partner, William Peake, sat down with Non-Billable for a podcast to talk about social media, the business of offshore law and private equity’s growing interest in the sector. William also spoke about how LinkedIn has helped raise Harneys’ visibility in an ever-crowded legal market. Listen to the podcast here: nonbillable.co.uk/podcasts/w…

Stay informed with the latest insights from our Regulatory Blog. Our recent posts include: ✒️ New insight: Preparing for the expanded BVI financial return regime in 2027 - harneys.com/our-blogs/regula… ✒️ BVI Data Protection Act, 2021: A principles-based regime - A reminder of what it means for your business - harneys.com/our-blogs/regula… ✒️ Jersey: JFSC publishes focus examination feedback on targeted financial sanctions - harneys.com/our-blogs/regula… Want to stay ahead of regulatory changes? Subscribe to our newsletter today - harneys.com/subscriptions/

We are pleased to share that Aki Corsoni-Husain will be speaking on the panel "Excusing Performance and Enforcement in the Sanctions Era" at DAW2026. The panel brings together international practitioners from London, Moscow, Belgrade, Cyprus and Dubai. They will look at today's complex regulatory landscape, the main cross-border enforcement challenges and the global sanctions issues shaping this area of law in 2026/2027. Attendees will come away with practical insights into legal remedies, compliance risk mitigation and strategic defence tactics. The session ends with a Q&A, and audience questions and debate are encouraged. Sounds interesting? Register for the event here: dubaiarbitrationweek.com/eve…

Harneys colleagues from Cayman and London joined our strategic partner Ascentium in São Paulo for a client evening celebrating Ascentium's new brand. Held after STEP LatAm, the event brought together around 112 clients, intermediaries and industry contacts from across Latin America. James Smith, Esmond Brown, Majdi Beji and Matthew Howson worked alongside the Ascentium team to reconnect with clients and meet new contacts. As James put it: "It was an awesome night and a real privilege to be in the room to support our friends on this new chapter!" #Harneys #Ascentium #STEPLatAm #SaoPaulo #LatinAmerica

In this episode, Stephane Karolczuk is joined by Kavitha Ramachandran, CEO of FundRock LIS at Apex Group Ltd, to discuss how alternative fund managers can test the market and raise capital in Europe. They cover what counts as pre-marketing and how to stay on the right side of the line. They also discuss common mistakes at that stage, why reverse solicitation is not a strategy, and how to choose between the AIFMD passport and national private placement. Finally, they look at how a third-party AIFM supports managers throughout distribution. Visit our Funds Hub for guidance: harneys.com/funds-hub/

Stay informed with the latest insights from our Regulatory Blog. Our recent posts include: ✒️ EU adopts its largest-ever round of Russia sanctions listings, targeting mid-tier defence suppliers - harneys.com/our-blogs/regula… ✒️ Luxembourg budget 2027: Who wins, and what to watch in Bill 8800 - harneys.com/our-blogs/regula… ✒️ Cyprus NSIU sets out procedure for withdrawing licence applications after an EU delisting - harneys.com/our-blogs/regula… Want to stay ahead of regulatory changes? Subscribe to our newsletter today - harneys.com/subscriptions/

The British Virgin Islands is introducing more detailed annual financial return requirements for business companies and limited partnerships, with the revised requirements applying to 2027 returns. What do these changes mean for BVI entities, and what should they be doing now to prepare? In our latest article, Asia Head of Regulatory & Tax Mirza Manraj and Partner Raymond Ng explore the key changes and outline the practical steps BVI entities should take ahead of the new requirements. Read the full article: harneys.com/insights/bvi-ann…

We are pleased to announce that Irina Stoliarova LL.M has joined our Funds & Asset Management practice as a partner in our Luxembourg office. Irina advises asset managers, fund initiators, and institutional investors on the structuring, formation, and regulation of Luxembourg regulated and unregulated funds, with a focus on AIFs and UCITS. Her practice spans private debt, real estate, infrastructure, and private equity investment strategies. Earlier in her career, Irina held senior roles at leading international and Luxembourg law firms and at a major Luxembourg bank. Read more: harneys.com/news-and-deals/h…

What happens when winding-up courts and arbitration intersect? Arbitration clauses can complicate winding-up proceedings, and recent landmark decisions have reshaped how courts approach the relationship between insolvency and arbitration, with significant differences emerging between jurisdictions. In our latest article, our Dubai Managing Partner, Ian Mann, explores this evolving landscape and examines how recent decisions are moving the debate beyond a question of which should prevail. Read the full article: harneys.com/insights/the-sec…

Yesterday, 18 October, was World Menopause Day, an opportunity to raise awareness and deepen understanding of menopause and perimenopause, and how these natural life stages can affect wellbeing at work and in our personal lives. At Harneys, we believe in creating a supportive environment where people feel comfortable discussing these changes and can access the resources they need. Through greater awareness, understanding, and open dialogue, we aim to ensure everyone feels supported throughout their journey. #WorldMenopauseDay

We're proud to share that our Cyprus office has been ranked in the IFLR1000 Financial and Corporate 2026 guide, with each maintaining their individual ranking from last year: - Pavlos Aristodemou – Market leader - Nancy Erotocritou – Market leader and women leader - Aki Corsoni-Husain – Highly regarded - George Apostolou – Notable practitioner - Sonia Hamshaw – Rising star Partner "We are delighted that IFLR1000 has once again recognised our team. Having five of our lawyers ranked, each retaining their individual recognition, reflects the depth of experience and continuity our clients rely on," said Pavlos Aristodemou. Thank you to our clients for their continued trust, and congratulations to the team! Read the full article here: harneys.com/news-and-deals/f…

Stay informed with the latest insights from our Regulatory Blog. Our recent posts include: ✒️ Cyprus modernises its distance financial services framework under the Consumer Protection Law - harneys.com/our-blogs/regula… ✒️ Sensitive personal data under the BVI DPA: Processing conditions and criminal penalties - harneys.com/our-blogs/regula… ✒️ CSSF publishes first FAQ on fund tokenisation - harneys.com/our-blogs/regula… ✒️ EBA puts forward reforms to the EU bank capital framework - harneys.com/our-blogs/regula… ✒️ BVI financial services providers: VISU sets 2026 frozen asset reporting deadline - harneys.com/our-blogs/regula… ✒️ The IMF just rewrote the rules on financial crime: Here’s what it means for you - harneys.com/our-blogs/regula… Want to stay ahead of regulatory changes? Subscribe to our newsletter today - harneys.com/subscriptions/

We are pleased to share that we have once again been ranked in Band 1 for Offshore: Bermudian, British Virgin Islands & Cayman Islands Law in the Chambers UK 2027 guide. This marks our 15th consecutive year in Band 1 for offshore law, and our third since Bermuda was added to the category. We have also been recognised in Jersey for Offshore Banking & Finance and Corporate/M&A. Global Managing Partner William Peake retains his status as an Eminent Practitioner, while London Managing Partner Rachel Graham is ranked in Band 2 and Partner John O’Driscoll in Band 3. Partner Francesca Gibbons has also been newly ranked as Up and Coming. In Jersey, Head of Trusts & Private Wealth Katherine Neal is ranked in Band 1 for Offshore Trusts. Partner Katrina Edge retains her Band 1 ranking for Offshore Banking & Finance, while Partner Alexander Curry continues to be ranked in Band 3 for Offshore Corporate/M&A. Congratulations to all our colleagues recognised in this year’s guide. Find out more: harneys.com/news-and-deals/h…

Our Global Managing Partner, William Peake, will be speaking at the Law Society of Scotland Annual Conference on Thursday 29 October at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. William will be joined by Ryan McCuaig (Anderson Strathern) and James McFarlane (NatWest) for a discussion on “What I wish I knew: Lessons from a Global Managing Partner”. The discussion provides an opportunity to hear a personal perspective on experiences and insights gained over time, and will be chaired by Sally Magnusson MBE, FRSE. If you’re attending, be sure to connect with William. Find out more: lawscot.org.uk/members/cpd-t…

Partner Paula Kay (GAICD) will be speaking at De Damnis in Hong Kong on Tuesday, 20 October at 3:30 PM. She will be joining the panel on "Valuing Minority Shareholdings in Disputes: When Should Discounts Apply?", moderated by Dianna Shao, alongside Matthew Hodgson and Arthur Ma. Following the panel, there will be an expert–lawyer debate on the motion: "This House believes that, in a DCF, risk should be accounted for in the cash flows rather than the discount rate." Thank you to Gold Sponsors Cornerstone Research and FTI Consulting, and to media supporters HKIAC and Careers in Arbitration. Register here: delosdr.org/my-events/de-dam… #DeDamnis #HKAW2026 #InternationalArbitration #Damages #Valuation

We advised on complex cross-border matters relating to the acquisition of a majority stake in Richard Caring’s celebrated global hospitality portfolio by Diafa, the Abu Dhabi-based luxury lifestyle and hospitality investment platform. The portfolio includes some of London’s most renowned restaurant and members’ club brands, including Annabel’s, Scott’s, Sexy Fish, and The Ivy Collection restaurants. The team was led from London by Partner James Kinsley, with support from Associate Lydia Dunmore and lawyers across the firm’s Jersey and Dubai offices. Read more: harneys.com/news-and-deals/h…

In this piece Asia Head of Regulatory & Tax, Mirza Manraj and Global Head of Regulatory & Tax, Aki Corsoni-Husain explain why the BVI and Cayman complement Hong Kong rather than compete with it. They cover common-law predictability, tax neutrality with full transparency, and why Cayman leads in funds and listings, while the BVI is the go-to for holding companies and SPVs. Sounds interesting? Read the full article here: harneys.com/insights/islands…

We're proud to return as Premier sponsors of the CoinAlts 2026 Fund Symposium on 14 October in the San Francisco Bay Area, and we're looking forward to joining the digital asset and alternative fund community there. CoinAlts brings together fund managers, investors, service providers and advisers to talk about what's next for digital asset funds. Partners Maggie Kwok, David Mathews, James Smith, Juan Pablo Urrutia, Philip Graham, James Eggleton and George Weston will be attending. They'll be joined by Senior Counsel Lewis Chong; Counsel Natalie Bundy, Ian Chambers, Alla Segal and Alexandra Holden; Senior Associate Pamela Edwards, and Kathryn Procter, our Head of Business Development, Americas. Whether you're launching a new fund, restructuring an existing vehicle, working through the latest offshore regulatory developments or dealing with a digital asset dispute, come and say hello.