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Harneys’ senior leadership appointments

01 Oct 2025
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Harneys is pleased to announce the appointment of two of its partners to senior management positions within the firm. Lishi Fong, managing partner of the Singapore office, has been elected to the firm’s Executive Committee. The Executive Committee is responsible for developing and implementing the firm’s global strategy and is chaired by the Global Managing Partner, William Peake.

William commented: “Lishi has been a wonderful partner since joining the firm in 2019 and her management skills and strategic insights are significant assets to our business. Her fresh perspective aligns with the growth ambitions of Harneys and I am looking forward to working with her as a member of our Executive Committee.”

In addition, George Weston has been appointed global head of the Corporate practice. George joined Harneys in 2015 in the BVI office and became a partner in 2020. He advises clients across jurisdictions on all aspects of corporate and commercial law. George is an influential voice in the market and was recently elected Chair of the BVI Finance Board of Directors.

Global Head of Transactional, Paul Sephton, commented: “George has the right skills and qualities to lead our global Corporate team and to help drive Harneys and our clients towards further success. His knowledge of the market and his commitment to client service make him the ideal candidate for this role. I look forward to seeing the impact he will make in supporting and developing our corporate clients around the world.”

Harneys is an international law firm spanning all major transactional, contentious, and private client disciplines. Experts in British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Cyprus, Luxembourg, Bermuda, Anguilla, and Jersey law, the firm’s service is built around professionalism, personal service, and rapid response.