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๐ง๐๐ผ ๐ฑ๐ถ๐๐ฝ๐๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐, ๐๐๐ผ ๐ถ๐บ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ผ๐๐ ๐ด๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ณ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ฎ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐น๐ ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐.
For BVI minority shareholders considering a derivative action, ๐๐ฆ๐ฌ๐ฆ๐ญ reinforces that leave is a genuine filter. Evidence, available remedies, director indemnities and costs all matter. โ
Meanwhile, ๐๐ฐ๐ถ๐ณ๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฐ๐ท๐ข offers useful lessons for cross-border litigants dealing with arbitral material: confidentiality does not override a clear court order, while permission for collateral use calls for a granular, document-by-document case.
Together, our latest Offshore Litigation blogs highlight the practical choices that can shape complex disputes before the substantive arguments even take centre stage.
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๐ฝ๐น๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฏ๐ผ๐๐ต ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐๐ ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐น๐ผ๐.
โก๏ธA filter, not a formality: BVI derivative action leave after Dekel -> resources.harneys.com/acton/โฆ
โก๏ธDisclosure and collateral use lessons for litigants -> resources.harneys.com/acton/โฆ
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Hong Kong Legal Walk on Tuesday evening!
We had a wonderful evening walking along the harbourfront with our partners at Ascentium, all in support of three fantastic causes: ImpactHK, Pro Bono HK and Hong Kong Dog Rescue.
A big thank you to the Ascentium team and to all our colleagues who came along and made it such a great event!
As Asia-Pacific wealth passes to a new generation, Asian families are professionalising the way they hold, invest, and govern their wealth.
In this article, Asia Head of Regulatory & Tax, Mirza Manraj, and Global Head of Regulatory & Tax, Aki Corsoni-Husain, look at what BVI and Cayman vehicles, trusts and funds offer for succession, investment and growth. It covers:
- Using each jurisdiction for its strengths: the BVI for holding companies and SPVs, and Cayman for funds, institutional capital and listings.
- Governance and succession tools, including VISTA and STAR trusts, private trust companies and foundation companies.
- Typical layered structures and a practical checklist for families.
- Why "confidentiality is not secrecy", and why compliance needs to be built in from the outset.
Read the full article here: harneys.com/insights/offshorโฆ
We are pleased to share that our Global Head of Trusts & Private Wealth, Henry Mander, has been included in The Spearโs 500 (Spearโs Magazine), with a Top Recommended 2026 ranking in the Trusts, Structuring & Offshore category.
The Spearโs 500 directory showcases leading private client advisers, wealth managers, lawyers and service providers worldwide, highlighting their expertise and the quality of their advice.
Based in London, Henry is a leading trust practitioner in the international private client industry, with over 25 years professional expertise. He advises Ultra High Net Worth individuals and families, as well as institutional clients, including banks and trust companies, on all aspects of Cayman Islands, BVI and Bermuda trusts and private client law.
Congratulations, Henry!
To learn more, visit: harneys.com/people/henry-manโฆ
Our Global Managing Partner, William Peake, sat down with Non-Billable for a podcast to talk about social media, the business of offshore law and private equityโs growing interest in the sector.
William also spoke about how LinkedIn has helped raise Harneysโ visibility in an ever-crowded legal market.
Listen to the podcast here: nonbillable.co.uk/podcasts/wโฆ
Stay informed with the latest insights from our Regulatory Blog. Our recent posts include:
โ๏ธ New insight: Preparing for the expanded BVI financial return regime in 2027 - harneys.com/our-blogs/regulaโฆ
โ๏ธ BVI Data Protection Act, 2021: A principles-based regime - A reminder of what it means for your business - harneys.com/our-blogs/regulaโฆ
โ๏ธ Jersey: JFSC publishes focus examination feedback on targeted financial sanctions - harneys.com/our-blogs/regulaโฆ
Want to stay ahead of regulatory changes? Subscribe to our newsletter today - harneys.com/subscriptions/
We are pleased to share that Aki Corsoni-Husain will be speaking on the panel "Excusing Performance and Enforcement in the Sanctions Era" at DAW2026.
The panel brings together international practitioners from London, Moscow, Belgrade, Cyprus and Dubai. They will look at today's complex regulatory landscape, the main cross-border enforcement challenges and the global sanctions issues shaping this area of law in 2026/2027. Attendees will come away with practical insights into legal remedies, compliance risk mitigation and strategic defence tactics. The session ends with a Q&A, and audience questions and debate are encouraged.
Sounds interesting? Register for the event here: dubaiarbitrationweek.com/eveโฆ
Harneys colleagues from Cayman and London joined our strategic partner Ascentium in Sรฃo Paulo for a client evening celebrating Ascentium's new brand. Held after STEP LatAm, the event brought together around 112 clients, intermediaries and industry contacts from across Latin America. James Smith, Esmond Brown, Majdi Beji and Matthew Howson worked alongside the Ascentium team to reconnect with clients and meet new contacts. As James put it: "It was an awesome night and a real privilege to be in the room to support our friends on this new chapter!"
#Harneys #Ascentium #STEPLatAm #SaoPaulo #LatinAmerica
In this episode, Stephane Karolczuk is joined by Kavitha Ramachandran, CEO of FundRock LIS at Apex Group Ltd, to discuss how alternative fund managers can test the market and raise capital in Europe. They cover what counts as pre-marketing and how to stay on the right side of the line. They also discuss common mistakes at that stage, why reverse solicitation is not a strategy, and how to choose between the AIFMD passport and national private placement. Finally, they look at how a third-party AIFM supports managers throughout distribution.
Visit our Funds Hub for guidance: harneys.com/funds-hub/
Stay informed with the latest insights from our Regulatory Blog. Our recent posts include:
โ๏ธ EU adopts its largest-ever round of Russia sanctions listings, targeting mid-tier defence suppliers - harneys.com/our-blogs/regulaโฆ
โ๏ธ Luxembourg budget 2027: Who wins, and what to watch in Bill 8800 - harneys.com/our-blogs/regulaโฆ
โ๏ธ Cyprus NSIU sets out procedure for withdrawing licence applications after an EU delisting - harneys.com/our-blogs/regulaโฆ
Want to stay ahead of regulatory changes? Subscribe to our newsletter today - harneys.com/subscriptions/
The British Virgin Islands is introducing more detailed annual financial return requirements for business companies and limited partnerships, with the revised requirements applying to 2027 returns.
What do these changes mean for BVI entities, and what should they be doing now to prepare?
In our latest article, Asia Head of Regulatory & Tax Mirza Manraj and Partner Raymond Ng explore the key changes and outline the practical steps BVI entities should take ahead of the new requirements.
Read the full article: harneys.com/insights/bvi-annโฆ
We are pleased to announce that Irina Stoliarova LL.M has joined our Funds & Asset Management practice as a partner in our Luxembourg office.
Irina advises asset managers, fund initiators, and institutional investors on the structuring, formation, and regulation of Luxembourg regulated and unregulated funds, with a focus on AIFs and UCITS. Her practice spans private debt, real estate, infrastructure, and private equity investment strategies.
Earlier in her career, Irina held senior roles at leading international and Luxembourg law firms and at a major Luxembourg bank.
Read more: harneys.com/news-and-deals/hโฆ
What happens when winding-up courts and arbitration intersect?
Arbitration clauses can complicate winding-up proceedings, and recent landmark decisions have reshaped how courts approach the relationship between insolvency and arbitration, with significant differences emerging between jurisdictions.
In our latest article, our Dubai Managing Partner, Ian Mann, explores this evolving landscape and examines how recent decisions are moving the debate beyond a question of which should prevail.
Read the full article: harneys.com/insights/the-secโฆ
Yesterday, 18 October, was World Menopause Day, an opportunity to raise awareness and deepen understanding of menopause and perimenopause, and how these natural life stages can affect wellbeing at work and in our personal lives.
At Harneys, we believe in creating a supportive environment where people feel comfortable discussing these changes and can access the resources they need. Through greater awareness, understanding, and open dialogue, we aim to ensure everyone feels supported throughout their journey.
#WorldMenopauseDay
