Harneys announces senior leadership appointments
Nick has been leading the firm’s global Litigation, Insolvency, and Restructuring practices since January 2024 and is also a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. He specialises in insolvency and restructuring, financial services litigation, company disputes, and fraud. His clients include banks, multinational corporations, and financial services professionals. Nick has practised in the Cayman Islands since 2011 and is recognised as a leading Cayman litigator.
Maggie has been with the firm since 2018 and has successfully headed its Asia Funds and Regulatory practice since 2020. In her new role, she will also lead the global Funds & Asset Management team within the Financial Services group. Maggie is highly regarded by clients and consistently recognised as an influential leader by notable directories. She has extensive experience in all aspects of fund formation, from the initial conception of the investment strategy to the drafting of fund launch documents. She is also knowledgeable in downstream investments, such as venture capital and private equity transactions.
Global Managing Partner William Peake commented: “I would like to congratulate Nick on his reappointment as Global Head of Litigation, Insolvency, and Restructuring. Over the past two years, Nick has been instrumental in advancing the firm’s global dispute resolution strategy, and I am confident he will continue to lead the team to new heights. I would also like to congratulate Maggie on her well-deserved appointment. I have been fortunate to work alongside her for many years, and her poise, resilience, and calm influence have proven invaluable in getting the job done and delivering successful outcomes for our clients. I’m confident this will continue as she takes on the task of steering our global Financial Services practice. I wish them both the best in their respective roles.”
Harneys has been at the forefront of the development of offshore jurisprudence for decades and has been involved in the most significant global disputes, winning keynote victories for its clients and often helping to shape the law. With core specialisations in litigation, insolvency, restructuring, and asset recovery, the firm operates through a robust network of teams across Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Cyprus, Hong Kong, Jersey, London, Shanghai, and Singapore. Complementing its dispute resolution expertise, Harneys offers comprehensive legal services for Cayman Islands, Luxembourg, and BVI funds, covering every stage of a fund’s lifecycle, from formation and restructuring to closure, across diverse asset classes and in both planned and distressed scenarios. The firm’s dedicated regulatory and tax practice further enhances its ability to provide essential legal support to regulated clients.
