News and Deals

Harneys are delighted to have advised DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) on its successful acquisition of Luxoft Holding, Inc (NYSE:  LXFT), the global digital strategy and software engineering firm by way of statutory merger under the BVI Business Companies Act. At USD2 billion, this represents the largest ever (by value) take private of a British Virgin Islands publicly listed company.

Harneys are proud to announce the creation of the BVI Economic Substance Classification Solution, designed by our industry leading lawyers to deliver concise and effective legal advice. The innovative solution has been designed to assist clients in light of the Economic Substance legislation and is provided at a flat fee. It is accessible through an online platform which clients can access at their convenience.

Harneys is proud to announce that Ian Mann and Maggie Kwok were recognised in the ALB Offshore Client Choice List 2019 released on 22 May. We are delighted for Ian and Maggie to receive credit for their ongoing hard work and commitment to excellence on behalf of our clients.

Harneys has been named BVI Law Firm of the Year by Who’s Who Legal at their 2019 annual awards ceremony held in London on 16 May.

Harneys is pleased to announce the continued expansion of its Asia practice with the addition of partner Charles Clayton-Payne to its Hong Kong Banking and Finance team this week.

Harneys is pleased to announce that Yin Xu joined as a transactional partner in our Hong Kong office. Yin joins the team from another offshore firm, where he was Partner in the Corporate team since 2016.