The trusts and private clients group at Harneys acts for major participants in trusts and estates matters involving the Cayman Islands, encompasses from HNWIs and their families, to commercial clients, including banks, trust companies and advisors. The Cayman team is well versed in international matters and is a strong choice for non-contentious trust matters, as well as trust litigation. Dubbed ‘the ideal private client adviser’, Henry Mander is one of the leading private wealth clients for Cayman and the BVI. He leads the practice. Jessica Williams, who co-leads the wider litigation practice at the firm, is also a key contact for contentious trusts and private wealth matters, and the ‘creative, commercial and exceptionally bright’ Charles Moore is routinely engaged in the creation, restructuring, management and termination of complex Cayman trusts. Majdi Beji is a further key figure for non-contentious trusts matters.
Testimonials
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‘Harneys stand out for its exceptional commitment to client service. The team’s strengths are evident in their profound expertise across various legal domains, coupled with a deep understanding of the local and international legal landscape. The firm also encourages a collaborative work environment, ensuring that clients benefit from the collective expertise of the entire team rather than just individual lawyers.’
‘Harneys are very easy to work with - they know their stuff, are very friendly and provide advice clients understand and is targeted to their commercial needs. Harneys is also creative and will find solutions for problems rather than creating issues.’