Banking & finance update

Finding the Centre

How does the law identify a company's centre of main interest (COMI) in an increasingly multi-jurisdictional world? Global Head of Banking & Finance Peter Tarn looks at this question in the context of Mr. Justice Lewison's recent judgement involving Stanford International Bank Limited. Read more...

Funds update - Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands Court Rules Again on Redemptions

In the wake of the far reaching case of Strategic Turnaround earlier this year, the Cayman Grand Court has recently returned to the issue of redemptions this time in its judgement in the case of Matador Investments Ltd. Cayman Islands Funds Partner Tim Clipstone and Litigation Associate Nicholas Fox discuss the recent court ruling and what it means for hedge fund directors and managers. Read more...

Shipping update - BVI

BVI Ship Registry Attracts New Business

One year after attaining Class 1 British Registry status, the BVI's Ship Registry is attracting new business, says Johann Henry, head of Harneys shipping practice. In addition to mega-yachts, mid-sized yachts and cargo ships are taking an interest in what the British Virgin Islands has to offer. Read more...

Litigation update - BVI

BVI Case Notes

Head of Litigation Phillip Kite says that recent cases of note in the BVI Commercial Court have dealt with jurisdictional cause, and directors' duties and preferences. He also discusses recent Court of Appeal judgements of note. Read more...

people moves

BVI Litigation Team Grows

Harneys is pleased to announce the expansion of our litigation and insolvency department in the British Virgin Islands with the addition of three lawyers including one partner. Read more...

India specialist to London

We are pleased to announce the strengthening of the firm's India practice with the relocation to London of Chetan Nagendra, head of the India Desk. Read more...

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