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We are a full-service offshore law firm that manages all transactional, contentious, and private client disciplines. Our lawyers often work alongside Harneys Fiduciary, our strategic alliance partner, which offers a full complement of corporate, wealth, and fiduciary services. Our extensive knowledge and expertise make us well-equipped to serve your interests. Visit our expertise page to see how we can advance your business. |
Harneys is an offshore law firm offering expert advice on the laws of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Luxembourg, Cyprus, Bermuda, Anguilla, and Jersey to a global client base that includes the world’s top law firms, financial institutions, and investment funds, as well as high-net-worth individuals. Our extensive jurisdictional knowledge and expertise make us well-equipped to serve your interests effectively. Visit our jurisdictions page to learn more about the laws we practice. |
Our story began in 1960 when Harold Harney established a legal practice in Road Town, Tortola. He was joined in 1967 by Neville Westwood and in 1974 by Michael Riegels, and together they formed Harney Westwood & Riegels. For over six decades, Harneys has set the standard for legal services in the BVI and expanded to offer a full range of offshore legal services. Since our founding, we have remained at the forefront of the development of offshore jurisprudence and consistently advise on legislative developments in our jurisdictions. |
Our network comprises over 180 lawyers across 11 locations, including market-facing offices in the Americas, Asia, and Europe. This expansive reach enables us to deliver reliable and timely services on even the most intricate cross-border transactions and legal disputes, ensuring robust support for our clients globally. Visit our people page to find the right lawyer to assist you. |
We are consistently top ranked by leading legal directories and receive accolades from notable award bodies reflecting our commitment to excellence. Our recent awards include Asian Legal Business’ Offshore Firm of the Year, China Business Law Journal’s Law Firm of the Year, Hedgeweek’s Law Firm of the Year – Fund Domicile, and eprivateclient’s Offshore Law Firm of the Year. |
Harneys has expanded rapidly in recent years, bringing our unique brand of personable client service to new markets, delivering the highest quality counsel to clients in their own languages and time zones. One of our core strengths as a firm has always been our agility: our ability to respond quickly and effectively to clients’ changing needs as economic and political landscapes shift. |
