Harneys remains in top bands for Chambers HNW guide 2024

The firm, which “has a straightforward and pragmatic approach to its advice,” remains a popular choice for clients, with sources saying the team is “very knowledgeable and capable of handling complex and multifaceted matters,” and they “provide excellent input and availability to discuss adequate solutions to problems.” A further source went on to say “The team is highly adept at handling complex matters. I have been impressed with their overall expertise. Having members in different parts of the world also allows for prompt communication.”

Partner Henry Mander, who heads the firm’s global Trust and Private Wealth practice, was ranked as Band 1 in the Cayman Islands. A source said he is “very experienced and is my go-to person for complex matters. He is definitely a standout industry expert”. He is further described as “strong all-round, with cross-border relationships to complement the full arena of planning capabilities” and “very well respected and knowledgeable on the structuring side. He is a real gentleman, very reliable and always reasonable.”

Partner Charles Moore was also ranked in the Cayman guide and is recognised as "an excellent attorney. I find him to be extremely knowledgeable and client-focussed." Sources also said he is "extremely competent and knowledgeable. His responsiveness is amazing,” and he “always has his client's best interests front and centre and gets the result. He has a pragmatic approach and doesn't waste time.”

Harneys’ Private Wealth team provides comprehensive advisory services to professional trustees, high net worth individuals and their families, financial institutions, and charities, covering the full spectrum of private client matters. The team works closely with their clients’ onshore tax and legal advisors to provide personal, commercially sensitive, and pragmatic advice. They ensure that the offshore elements of a structure are fully suitable and sufficiently flexible to adapt and evolve to clients’ changing needs.

Chambers High Net Worth ranks the leading and most dedicated lawyers and law firms for international private wealth management work. These extensive and market-leading recommendations, rankings, and insights are based on an in-depth analysis of more than 55 countries around the world, including every major private wealth market.