Harneys wins Law Firm of the Year – Fund Domicile at Hedgeweek Global Digital Assets Awards
Harneys has been named Law Firm of the Year – Fund Domicile by Hedgeweek. The results were announced on 27 June 2024 at the Hedgeweek Global Digital Assets Awards, attended by the firm’s Global Head of Investment Funds, Digital Assets, and Blockchain, Philip Graham, and Senior Associate Natalie Bundy.
Phil commented, “Receiving this award is a testament to the exemplary capabilities of our global team and the unwavering dedication we have had to the digital assets space since 2015. We are delighted to be recognised in such a dynamic and forward-thinking sector and would like to thank Hedgeweek and our clients and industry peers for awarding this to us."
For over ten years, Hedgeweek has been identifying and celebrating exceptional performance in fund management and service provision. Leveraging their vast experience and deep knowledge of the field, they have extended their recognition to cryptocurrency hedge funds through their digital assets awards programmes. Winners are chosen through a combination of allocator board decisions, peer surveys, editorial insights, and comprehensive data analysis.
In the rapidly evolving world of blockchain technology, web3, crypto, and digital assets, Harneys stands at the forefront, offering expert guidance on contentious and non-contentious matters. The firm’s digital assets and blockchain experts span various practices, including banking and finance, corporate, investment funds, and litigation. The team provides strategic advice on decentralised finance, blockchain, decentralised autonomous organisation, and other Web3 projects, including NFTs and digital token issuances. They excel in assisting investment managers to set up funds targeting digital assets and fintech companies, including the foundational blockchain infrastructure. In the regulatory domain, they offer meticulous reviews of regulatory business plans and guidance on structuring digital asset products, including advice on investment businesses, financing, and money services, all while addressing AML/CFT/PF concerns. On the contentious side, the firm’s litigation lawyers expertly handle disputes related to cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and digital assets. They specialise in crypto asset tracing, recovery, and obtaining freezing injunctions, and disclosure orders.