Harneys appoints new global head of Litigation, Insolvency, and Restructuring

Nick is taking over from Partner Phillip Kite, who served in the role for over 25 years and built the current Litigation department into the successful group it is today, along with Peter Ferrer who joined him as co-head in 2021. Nick specialises in insolvency and restructuring, financial services litigation, company disputes and fraud. His clients include banks, multinational corporations, and financial services professionals. He has practised in the Cayman Islands since 2011 and is recognised as a leading Cayman litigator.

In addition, Partners Claire Goldstein and Christopher Pease have been appointed co-heads of the BVI Litigation group, continuing the growth and hard work by previous head of the BVI team, Partner Andrew Thorp. Partner Jonathan Addo has been appointed as the global head of Contentious Regulatory, a burgeoning practice within the firm.

Phillip Kite commented: “I am absolutely delighted that Nick has agreed to take over as global head of litigation. Having worked with Nick for many years, I am sure that he is the best person to lead our outstanding team to the next phase of growth. Nick is an outstanding litigation partner and I look forward to supporting him in his new role.”

Global Managing Partner William Peake commented: “I would like to congratulate Nick in his new role as global head of litigation. He is the ideal candidate to drive forward the firm’s global litigation strategy. Similarly, congratulations to Claire, Chris, and Jonathan on their new leadership positions. We wish them all every success and know they will thrive in their new roles. I would also like to thank Phillip Kite for his remarkable work over the years and the current strength of that team.”

Harneys Litigation, Insolvency and Restructuring covers three main practices: Litigation & Insolvency, Restructuring, and International Arbitration. Offshore litigation, insolvency and asset recovery are one of the firm’s core areas of specialisation, providing clients with clear, timely and innovative solutions in complex multi-jurisdictional disputes. The firm’s dedicated global Restructuring group offers the high-quality expertise required to navigate the complexities which can arise for a distressed company in a cross-border environment. The firm’s International Arbitration team are experienced specialists, regularly advising on all aspects of enforcement and interim measures in support of arbitration.