Harneys strengthens Hong Kong Litigation, Insolvency and Restructuring practices with new partner hire

Ilona brings over two decades of experience in cross-border dispute resolution, with extensive experience in shareholder and partnership disputes, contentious trusts and succession matters, asset recovery, insolvency, and cases involving regulators and law enforcement agencies. She advises a wide range of clients, including ultra-high-net-worth individuals, founders, directors, shareholders, creditors, and court-appointed officeholders, on the laws of the British Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands.

Before joining Harneys, Ilona was a principal at Kobre & Kim in Hong Kong and the Cayman Islands and previously worked at other offshore firms in the Cayman Islands.

Paula Kay, head of the firm’s Hong Kong Litigation practice, said: “We are delighted to welcome Ilona to our team. Her extensive experience in complex, high-value disputes and in developing effective asset recovery strategies across multiple jurisdictions makes her an invaluable addition. Ilona’s arrival further strengthens our regional practice and reinforces our commitment to providing innovative, results-driven, commercial solutions to our clients."

Ilona’s appointment follows the recent addition of Ben McCosker as partner in the firm’s China practice, marking the continued expansion of Harneys’ Asia Dispute Resolution team.

Harneys has been at the forefront of the development of offshore jurisprudence for decades and has been involved in some of the most significant global disputes, winning keynote victories for its clients and often helping shape the law. The firm's Asia practice is one of the region's most dynamic offshore legal teams with three full-service offices across Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Singapore. It represents one of the largest Asia networks of any offshore law firm.