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Henry Mander
- Partner
- Cayman Islands
- +1 345 815 2927
- henry.mander@harneys.com
Biography
Henry heads the firm's Cayman and BVI Trusts practice and is an expert on all aspects of trust law in these jurisdictions. He works with both private and institutional clients, including banks and trust companies.
Before moving offshore, Henry worked in the London-based private client departments of Boodle Hatfield and Farrer & Co. In his current practice, Henry utilises his experience in a broad range of trust and estate planning work, including the creation, administration and termination of complex international trusts. He also advises on the mechanics for effective succession planning for high-net-worth individuals and families, particularly those in emerging markets.
Henry is a full member of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners. He is also a contributing editor to British Virgin Islands Commercial Law and Bermuda Commercial Law.
- England and Wales (not practising)
2003 - Cayman Islands
2011 - British Virgin Islands
2011
- College of Law (Legal Practice Course)
2000 - College of Law (Common Professional Examination)
1999 - University of Oxford (MA)
1998
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Henry is recognised for his "really good technical knowledge". Clients find him "very easy to work with", "enthusiastic about the work he does", and "responsive and proactive". "He's very bright and has good commercial understanding of the transaction. His response time is excellent," one client said. "He is responsive and proactive, he is able to explain complex matters in a simple way. I particularly appreciate the responsiveness and timeliness of the work," said another.
Chambers HNW -
Henry is ranked as a Leading Lawyer by Legal 500 in both the Cayman Islands and the BVI, and is described as a lawyer who is "one of the most knowledgeable advisers in the industry", “extremely efficient” and very responsive". " Almost always available to deal with client matters, gives undivided care to his clients and is very knowledgeable" was another comment; the guide has previously recognised Henry's "supreme promptness and in-depth, practical and reliable knowledge". Henry has also been noted for "valuing his relationship with clients, his integrity and always providing good advice". The Trusts and Private Wealth teams which Henry leads are also ranked in Band 1 in the British and Cayman Islands guides.
Legal 500 -
Henry is recognised as a leading lawyer and commended as “a leading Cayman non-contentious trust lawyer whose commercial and highly knowledgeable advice is invaluable to clients".
Citywealth -
Henry is recognised as a leading lawyer in the private client space.
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