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This week we are featuring Maria Pia Buchi, Managing Director, the Americas of our Fiduciary team, as part of our Women in Business Series.
Maria’s expertise spans from investment funds and private wealth to all types of finance and corporate transactions.
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This week we are featuring Bonnie Sin, manager of Corporate Services in our Hong Kong office, as part of our Women in Business Series.
With over twenty years of experience in the corporate services industry, she has extensive knowledge of the organisation and administration for both offshore and onshore companies across a wide range of professional firms.
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This week we are featuring Monica Chu, a partner in our Hong Kong office, as part of our Women in Business Series.
Monica specialises in the BVI and Cayman Islands aspects of a wide range of secured and unsecured finance transactions. Her clients include local and international financial institutions and onshore law firms.
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This week we are featuring Laura De Heer, a professional support lawyer in Hong Kong, as part of our Women in Business Series.
Having been a fee-earner in the team for nearly seven years before moving into the role of professional support lawyer, Laura has a solid legal background with a genuine understanding of the pressures and issues facing clients.
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This week we are featuring Mei Luo, a client director at Harneys Fiduciary in Singapore, as part of our Women in Business Series.
Mei has 20 years of experience in cross-border tax structuring, corporate and fund structuring and administration, and corporate finance.
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This week we are featuring Lishi Fong, the managing partner of our Singapore office and the head of our Transactional team in Singapore, as part of our Women in Business Series.
Lishi advises both financial institutions and corporations on a wide range of cross border transactions including financings involving multiple levels of creditors, distressed loan acquisitions and disposals, fund formation, and downstream advisory and investment work.
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Thank you
Thank you to Linda and Annet for their 30 years of loyal service with our BVI office!
Applications Open
We are now accepting applications for funding towards BVI community projects.
We invite you to submit your best ideas to our BVI Community Support Initiative and encourage all community groups and non-profit organisations to apply.
Once again, we will be accepting applications and distributing funds at two points throughout the year, with the first deadline being 30 April 2020. To apply, please visit the see more link below.
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BVI Litigation and Insolvency practice
Kimberly Crabbe-Adams and Romane Duncan, members of our BVI Litigation and Insolvency practice, were adjudicators for the Inter-Secondary School Debate.
Cedar International School (CIS) walked away with the win against defending champions Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS).
CIS’s team which consisted of Amelia Adamson, Hailey Chomiak, and Ali Taraby argued in favour of the moot: Blacklisting Caribbean financial centres is a modern form of colonialism. Eusa Adams, Jordan Dawson, and Alexia Penn of ESHS were on the opposing team argued against the moot.
Cayman recruitment drive
As part of our Cayman recruitment drive, our Cayman HR team along with staff members of different levels and areas of the business participated in two career expos over the past few weeks.
They had the pleasure of connecting with and informing hundreds of local students about the student programmes and opportunities that are offered by Harneys.
The Expos took place on Friday 21 February and Thursday 05 March 2020.
2020 awareness and recruitment campaign
This week we are featuring Diana DeMercado who is one of our scholarship students. Diana chose to pursue a future in law because she wanted to have a career that can be used as an outlet to help others, in addition to having an active role in the betterment of the Cayman Islands.
If you, or anyone you know, is interested in applying for one of our many internships, scholarships, or articled clerk programs, please click on the see more link below.
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#womeninbusiness
This week we are featuring Senior Associate Kimberly Crabbe-Adams, a member of our Litigation, Restructuring and Insolvency practice.
Kimberly works closely with the CSR team and is particularly passionate about promoting early childhood literacy within the community. She also volunteers as an adjudicator for the National Secondary School Debates. Kimberly is dedicated to encouraging and mentoring junior talent in the BVI.
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Atlantic Islands regional CFA Institute Research Challenge
Congratulations to Luis Powery, a junior paralegal in our Cayman office, and his team from the University College of the Cayman Islands who won the Atlantic Islands regional CFA Institute Research Challenge in February.
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#IWD2020
We support the International Women’s Day campaign, #EachforEqual, on this day and every day. We believe that an equal world is an enabled world. One way in which we highlight our fantastic female team members is through our ongoing Women in Business series, celebrating the success of the women in all areas of our business.
Find out who will be featured next, by following our #WomeninBusiness series.
Congratulations
Congratulations to our Senior Associate Gareth Murphy who was recently admitted to the BVI Bar.
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This week we are featuring Ellie Crespi, a partner in our BVI Corporate, Banking & Finance team, as part of our Women in Business Series.
Ellie advises on all aspects of corporate, capital markets, and banking law. Whilst the British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands law are the mainstay of her practice, she also advises on Anguilla and Bermuda matters.
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This week we are featuring Macia Payne, who is responsible for our Incorporations, Company Administration, and Funds Services teams, as part of our Women in Business Series.
Having joined Harneys Fiduciary in 1987, Macia has a wealth of corporate services experience and has helped shape significant improvements throughout the practice.
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STEP Cayman Conference
Congratulations to Lynette Taylor of SMP Partners who won our raffle at the end of this year’s STEP Cayman Conference!
Cross Island Relay
Our Cayman office entered Team Transactional and Team Litigation in the Cross Island Relay yesterday.
Out of 89 teams, Team Litigation came 31st and Team Transactional came 63rd.
Thomas Gray ran the fastest time for Harneys at 27:05 followed VERY closely by Will Peake at 27:34.
Well done to everyone who took part, especially Ally Clynes who ran two stages and Olivia Shanks who ran the whole thing!
Congratulations
Congratulations to our Associate Joshua Shuardson-Hipkin who was recently admitted to the BVI bar.
#womeninbusiness
This week we are highlighting Danielle Jerums, our director of Marketing and Business Development, as part of our Women in Business Series.
Danielle is responsible for executing the firm's business development, marketing, and client strategies across all global practice areas.
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Chinese New Year
Our Singapore office went all out to celebrate Chinese New Year by inviting a traditional lion dance performance up to our office at CapitaGreen with the hopes of ushering happiness, prosperity, and abundance this year.
Here’s wishing for more success, more fortune, and more luck for everyone in the Year of the Rat!!! Huat Ah!
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association
We are proud to sponsor the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Youth Parliament programme in Cayman for the fourth year. The event, which invites high school and college students to debate on issues facing the jurisdiction, is due to take place in March.
FLPS "Winners Read and Readers Win"
Our BVI office celebrated over 50 student participants at the annual FLPS "Winners Read and Readers Win" - Reading Competition, on 20 January 2020 at the Francis Lettsome Primary School.
Students from kindergarten to 6th grade were given certificates, book prizes, and awards based on the number of books read during the six-week competition, launched during "Reading is Fun Week" in October, 2019.
#womeninbusiness
This week we are highlighting Amy Roost, a Director of Client Services for Harneys Fiduciary, as part of our Women in Business Series.
Amy has a wealth of experience in corporate administration and financial services across multiple jurisdictions.
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This week we are highlighting Rachel Graham, a partner in our London Corporate practice group, as part of our Women in Business Series.
Rachel regularly advises on all aspects of corporate and commercial law including AIM listings, corporate restructurings, mergers and acquisitions, and joint ventures.
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FSN BVI food drive
Our BVI office held their annual holiday FSN BVI food drive. Our Chairman Peter Tarn delivered the food and essential items to FSN on behalf of the firm. All of the donations go directly towards individuals and families in our community affected by domestic violence.
We also hosted an internal toy drive for the Tree of Hands. Last year the non-profit organization donated more than 2,000 toys to 1,200 children throughout the BVI.
NCVO Children Services Programme
On 16 December our Cayman team participated in the NCVO Children Services Programmes Annual Toy Drive for the fifth consecutive year, by embracing the spirit of giving. Presents were purchased and gifted to the children of the Nadine Andreas Residential Foster Home. This organization provides support and security for children in need and is the only residential care facility of its kind in the Cayman Islands.
Happy Holidays
Warmest wishes from everyone at Harneys this holiday season!
Francis Lettsome Primary School
On 9 November, Harneys visited Francis Lettsome Primary School to read folktales and holiday stories to the students. We also donated eight Whisper Phones to the school, which is a device used to assist children with their phonological awareness, a crucial step in learning how to read.
@pawbvi Corporate quiz
On 10 December our team of quizzers won the @pawbvi Corporate quiz for the fifth time in a row!
The event which was held at The Rooftop by @brandywineestaterestaurant, raised a total of US$3000 which goes directly towards covering the charity's vet bill.
PAW BVI is a non-profit organization that runs a spay/neuter and release program. They also organize fosters, facilitate adoptions and pay for urgent veterinary treatment when needed.
#womeninbusiness
This week we are highlighting Nancy Erotocritou, a partner in our Cyprus Banking and Finance group, as part of our Women in Business Series. Nancy has experience across a range of practice areas including banking and finance, capital markets, and mergers and acquisitions.
Over the years Nancy has also held a number of positions as a non-executive director on the board of directors of companies listed on regulated markets.
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BVI Financial Services Week Committee
The BVI Financial Services Week Committee hosted a wide range of activities that Harneys team members took part in.
The highlights of the week included: - A 5k Fun Run in Road Town. - A students vs the industry debate night, the students walked away with the win! Our very own Jermaine Case was recognized as “best speaker” for the industry team. - A Career Fair at Noel Lloyd Park. - BVI Financial Services Gala Awards Dinner.
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This week we are highlighting Marisa Efstathiou Petevi, a fiduciary associate in our Cyprus office, as part of our Women in Business Series.
Marisa graduated from Coventry University with an LLB Law degree and went on to complete the Legal Practice Course at the University of Law in Bristol. After 4 years in the UK, she moved back to Cyprus in 2014 and immediately joined our team.
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Crisis Centre Jingle Bell Run
On 1 December 2019, Harneys Cayman sponsored a water stop at the annual Crisis Centre Jingle Bell Run. All of the proceeds go directly to the Cayman Crisis Centre, an organization that provides safe shelter and hope for a life free from violence to women and their children.
Rosa Romero, Kathy Quintana-Gonzalez, Michelle Bolingbroke, and Shannon Pollard volunteered at the water stop along with Sydney, their furry mascot.
BVI Half Marathon
On 30 November, Harneys staff participated in the BVI Half Marathon which was organized in accordance with international competition regulations of the International Athletics Federation (IAAF) under the supervision of the BVI Athletics Association.
Stuart Cullen, Ellie Crespi, Paul Mellor, Clifton Struiken and Sarah Bolt all completed the grueling 13.1-mile race, congratulations to Clifton Struiken on his second-place finish which only took him 1:18:31 overall!
Corporate Service Provider of the Year
Harneys is proud to announce that we have been named Corporate Service Provider of the Year, Litigation Practice of the Year, and Tech Savvy Firm of the Year, at the BVI Financial Services Gala Awards Dinner. We also won Best Corporate Social Responsibility award, and were recognised for our lifetime service to the BVI. For the individual category, Shané Rhymer, Harneys Compliance Officer, and MLRO, tied with T’sa Hodge of Ogier for Compliance Officer of the Year.
Caymanian appointments
Harneys is proud to announce the appointments of two Caymanians to our Articles of Clerkship Programme - Natasja Levy and Moesha Ramsay-Howell.
Harneys offers a structured training programme, through which our articled clerks have the opportunity to work with leading offshore practitioners not only in the Cayman Islands but throughout our global network. Both Articled Clerks will undertake seats, between two and six months, in litigation, banking and finance, investment funds and private wealth. Each Articled Clerk is assigned a mentor who provides them with support and guidance throughout their articles, as well as a supervisor for each seat.
#womeninbusiness
This week we are highlighting Elkie Rose, Global General Counsel to Harneys Fiduciary, as part of our Women in Business Series.
Elkie aims to provide as many internship and scholarship opportunities for Cayman’s youth as she can. Elkie also works with Katie Pearson on the ACT Programme as a mentor.
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Cayman Compass' Women in Business feature
Harneys is proud to be taking part in Cayman Compass' Women in Business feature, highlighting our professional women across our legal, fiduciary, and support teams.
First in the spotlight is Katie Pearson, an experienced attorney and a partner in Harneys’ litigation team. Click to learn more about Katie.
Gifts of Joy program
On 4 November 2019, our Harneys team in Singapore participated in the Gifts of Joy program which is organized by the CapitaLand Commercial Trust Community Activities.
This program involves spreading joy to underprivileged youths, this year they are aiming to involve a total of 781 students.
Manatees Corporate Cup
Harneys BVI office participated in the Manatees Corporate Cup on 2 November, organized by the Manatees Youth Football Program. There were a total of 16 players from Harneys, making up a total of two teams. The teams had such a great time they have decided to start a regular 7-a-side football team.
In between the corporate matches, there were youth showcase matches which impressed all spectators with the teams’ talent and determination.
We didn’t win but we loved taking part and supporting a great cause for youth football. The event raised a total of $8,000, all of which will go towards repairing the pitch. #football #soccer #getactive #getinvolved
Reading is Fun week
Harneys staff participated in Reading is Fun week by reading to the students of the Francis Lettsome Primary School. The children actively listened to and even engaged in a Q&A segment. To encourage reading and literacy, Harneys has also launched the "Winners Read and Readers Win competition" at the FLPS.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Paula Gibbs, Stuart Rau, and Richard Parchment who were recently admitted to the British Virgin Islands bar!
Hong Kong Blue Tie Ball
Harneys was proud to be a gold sponsor of the Hong Kong Blue Tie Ball on Saturday 7 September 2019. Charlie Clayton-Payne, Julie Engwirda, Adam James, Andrew Johnstone, Gareth Murphy, Marc Parrott, Dayton Riddle and Chai Ridgers, represented Harneys at the meaningful event. The cause of the evening is to support organisations and charities to raise awareness of mental health issues. Adam was presented with a jersey from one of the organising committee members, Jonathan Nazer. #hkbluetieball #smashthestigma
National Parks Trust of the Virgin Islands
Harneys BVI volunteered with the National Parks Trust of the Virgin Islands at the J. R. O'Neal Botanical Gardens on Saturday 24 August. Staff helped by clearing debris, raking, collecting garbage, replanting, and assisting with the overall revitalisation of the Gardens.
#communityservice
Steve Higgins & Friends "Evening of Excellence" concert
Harneys was a silver sponsor for the fourth annual Steve Higgins & Friends "Evening of Excellence" concert in Cayman. Funds were raised and donated to the Lions Club of Tropical Gardens and the @c.i.c.s.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Diana DeMercado, who has been selected as the recipient of Harneys’ three-year scholarship to complete her Bachelor of Laws at the Truman Bodden Law School in Grand Cayman.
This scholarship comes with paid professional experience during her school breaks as an intern at Harneys. Once Diana has qualified with her postgraduate qualification she will be eligible to undertake articles of clerkship with the firm, which once complete, will allow her to qualify as an attorney in Cayman.
Internship Opportunities
Each summer Harneys rolls out a variety of internship opportunities to students who are currently enrolled in either secondary education or in a university or postgraduate-level law course.
This year’s Cayman Islands summer internship programme saw 18 participants placed within the firm’s legal, fiduciary and business support teams, where they observed day-to-day operations and earned practical experience.
Congratulations
Congratulations to our Senior Compliance Administrator Taniese Clarke who is the recipient of the BVI Association of Compliance Officers Harriette Skelton Scholarship Award.
BVI Autism Centre
For the month of July (Wednesdays and Fridays), Harneys staff engaged with the summer students of the BVI Autism Centre through interactive story and poetry, lunch-time readings.
Harneys is committed to the growth and development of our local communities across the globe through CSR initiatives that focus on helping the most vulnerable in our communities, protecting the environment, promoting arts and culture and investing in young people.
#helpingothers #readingisfun #communityfirst
Congratulations
Congratulations to our Associate Alexandra Clynes who was recently admitted to the Cayman Islands Bar.
Cayman GAA League Finals Sponsorship
Harneys sponsored the Cayman GAA League Finals, which took place on Saturday 22 June. A special congratulations to Nick Yale: Man of the Match, Dylan Bell: Men's Winning Captain, Cassandra Bodden: Ladies Player of the Match and Heather Thompson: Ladies Winning Captain.
Congratulations
Congratulations to the Harneys London team for taking on the 10K London Legal Walk yesterday.
Francis Lettsome Primary School
Harneys staff visited the Francis Lettsome Primary School and participated in their annual Career Day! Lovelin Perez-Mendez (Senior Trust Officer), Natalie Bundy (Associate), and Feliza Fenty (Marketing Coordinator) spoke to young students, ages 9 and 10, about various aspects of their respective jobs. The sessions were filled with interactive discussions and many thoughtful questions by students as they were given information about the various career possibilities.
Volunteer Week
Harneys was pleased to participate in the first Volunteer Week organised by local community group Volunteer Konect.
Community Support Initiative
Harneys (BVI) Community Support Initiative has allocated over US$13,000, since its launch in February 2019, for 12 local organisations and individuals who applied via our online application.
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Congratulations
Congratulations to Sharika Nair, Chiara Deceglie, and Rob McIntyre from our Luxembourg office for completing the ING half marathon in Luxembourg on Saturday.
Cayman Islands Gaelic Football Club 2019 League sponsorship
We were proud to sponsor the Cayman Islands Gaelic Football Club 2019 League. Congratulations to the winners, Cathal McGrath and Jess Everard!
Harneys BVI Aquathon-athletes
Congratulations to Harneys BVI Aquathon-athletes George Weston and Ian Chambers! Our swim-duo represented Harneys as they participated in the Unite BVI /Eustatia Aquathon. They finished in third place (men's team division) and were presented their prize from Sir Richard Branson.
Isle of Wight Challenge
Congratulations to Sophia Pittaway from our London office who took on the Isle of Wight Challenge, walking 106km around the Isle of Wight in aid of The Alzheimer’s Society.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Harneys Hong Kong office is continuing to find innovative ways to reduce, reuse and recycle plastic. This week the office reduced the number of office bins by 50% and saved the use of 41 plastic bags every day.
Colin Riegels Stepping Down
Harneys has announced that the British Virgin Islands’ Managing Partner Colin Riegels will step down on 30 June 2019 to return to full-time academia. Partner Tanya Cassie-Parker will become the new BVI Managing Partner from 1 July 2019.
Tortola Torture race
On Saturday, April 13, the annual @tortolatorture race was held in the BVI. The gruelling route of 33.74 miles (54 kilometers) circumnavigates Tortola with only 22% on the flat, the rest is on hot and humid hills with 12,000 feet of elevation change.
A big congratulations to the Harneys team who participated, Sarah Bolt and Sarah Thompson from the BVI and Ian Mann and Chai Ridgers who joined all the way from Hong Kong.
The Harneys cheer squad was on the ground for moral support and witnessed the runners sheer determination and perseverance as they each crossed the finish line.
the Harneys BVI Community Support Initiative 2019
Today is the last day to apply for the first part of the Harneys BVI Community Support Initiative 2019.
Harneys will inform the first set of applicants on 29 April 2019, as to whether or not their submissions have been accepted. After today, applications will go towards the next deadline provisionally set as 15 October 2019.
#communitysupport
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#givingback
Our London office gifted Easter baskets filled with chocolates and goodies to the children on the Acorn Ward at Whipps Cross Hospital.
#givingback #feelgoodfriday #communitysupport
Congratulations
Congratulations to our Partner Jayson Wood and Associate Mark Burrows who were recently admitted to the Cayman Islands Bar.
Virgin Islands Search and Rescue donation
We are happy to assist Virgin Islands Search and Rescue in their mission of saving lives at sea. Harneys donated $6735.00 towards purchasing equipment for VISAR.
#community
Harneys raised funds that assisted with the @green_vi_bvi Composting Workshops held in the first week of March, 2019. Composting transforms kitchen, garden, and other vegetable waste into a dark, rich, productive soil amendment that gardeners call Black Gold.
Harneys is proud to sponsor the initiative and encourage healthier, greener lifestyles in the community.
#community #greenthumb #healthyliving
Shelter from the Storm
We are excited to announce our partnership with the @caymanislandsredcross to support their “Shelter from the Storm” project by pledging $10,000 over two years. The Cayman Islands Red Cross provides a hurricane shelter, a thrift shop as well as child protection services, first aid training, and other community services to the people of the Cayman Islands.
#community #givingback #redcross
Harneys Goes Green Day
On Friday 15 March we held our first annual Harneys Goes Green Day. #TeamTeal organised a group of green-minded local businesses to come to the office and promote their good works.
27th annual 5K Irish Jog
Hundreds of runners hit the road on Friday evening for the 27th annual 5K Irish Jog, a celebration of St. Patrick’s Day and a fundraiser for local charities.
Harneys' very own Olivia Shanks placed first in the women's division.
Congratulations
Congratulations to our Associate Shalini Wurzberger who was recently admitted to the Cayman Islands Bar.
Learn more about Shalini's role below.
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Happy International Women’s Day
From all of us at Harneys, Happy International Women’s Day! We believe a balanced world is a better world.
#balanceforbetter
Congratulations
Congratulations to Harneys' very own Olivia Shanks, who came first place at the 2019 Off the Beaten Track 50K Ultra-Marathon!
Harneys sponsored this year's event, which took place on Sunday 24 February 2019.
#offthebeatentrack #runforcharity
2019 Cross Island Relay
Our Cayman Litigation team competed in the 2019 Cross Island Relay on Sunday. The team placed 30 out of 92 teams.
William Peake, who was the fourth quickest in his group, ran 6.4k in 26:28 minutes and Olivia Shanks ran leg 4 for her team – South Sound A.C. in 24:30 minutes.
#community #crossislandrelay
Happy Chinese New Year
Happy Chinese New Year - kung hei fat choi - gong xi fai cai - from all of us at Harneys! We wish you a healthy and prosperous year of the pig.
Please note that our Shanghai office will be closed 4-8 February; our Singapore office will be closed 5-6 February, and our Hong Kong office will be closed 5-7 February.
#chinesenewyear #yearofthepig
2019 Ladies’ and Men’s Gaelic Football League sponsorship
Harneys is excited to announce its sponsorship for the @caymangaa 2019 Ladies’ and Men’s Gaelic Football League.