Expertise and Professional Background

Philip Graham joined Harneys in 2008 and became a partner in 2011. He is a member of the firm's Investment Funds and Regulatory Department advising on all aspects of the formation and restructuring of investment fund vehicles in the British Virgin Islands. In 2012 Philip was appointed to serve on the BVI Financial Services Commission's Focus Group on the Directive on Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIMF). 

Before joining Harneys Philip worked in the corporate department of Wragge & Co as a senior associate where he specialised in mergers and acquisitions, public and private fund raisings, venture capital investments, joint ventures, corporate governance and international group reorganisations and structures.

Expertise

BVI
Investment Funds

Education & Admissions

Education

University of West England (Legal Practice Course) 2000

University of Bristol (LLB) 1999

Bar Admissions

England and Wales 2002
British Virgin Islands 2008

Publications

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The BVI’s Approved Manager regime: “Regulation light” for fund managers

A new "regulation light" fund manager regime for the BVI came into effect in December 2012. The new regime offers a welcome alternative to fund managers and advisers domiciled or doing business in the BVI who are currently otherwise required to... read more

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Quilvest Private Equity reorganisation

Harneys advised Quilvest Private Equity on its global reorganisation, which involved the structuring and incorporation of over 20 vehicles for new investments. Quilvest Private Equity has invested around US$4 billion in over 300 funds and 150 direct... read more

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