Offshore Litigation Blog

There are limited perks to being a woman in professional services, but as summer rolls in and I’m surrounded by slightly sweaty men in wool suit trousers and long-sleeved shirts, I can’t help but feel a bit smug.

The five months’ march of preparing for my wedding day is finally coming to an end in May. From the booking of wedding banquets to searching for service providers (photographer, videographer, beautician, host, banquet decoration, etc), to finding cute puppets for children and gifts for the guests, my husband and I spend almost every weekend comparing the different options and bargaining for a better price.

So, here I am, Benjamin Bronzon, an Aussie lawyer from Sydney diving headfirst into the bustling metropolis of Hong Kong. Crikey, what a change! But let me tell you, it has been a ripper of a ride so far.

After years of having the luxury of endless choices of takeouts, and the abundance of high-end and budget shopping, dining and bars at my doorstep, I finally decided to say goodbye to Hong Kong and moved to Harneys’ Cayman Islands office in 2022.

A spotlight has been shone in recent years on the wellbeing and mental health of legal professionals, and rightfully so. Being a legal professional is a stressful job that is often a delicate dance between managing a plethora of different aspects in order to minimise the inherent stress that comes with the job. It is encouraging to see many law firms stepping up their mental health and wellness initiatives to facilitate and assist legal professionals in this very personal journey.

Cayman’s newest sporting facility has captured the attention of Cayman’s corporate scene. The Cayman Pickleball court opened its courts in July 2023 and has become such a hit that a corporate league has been formed.

Participating in Hyrox, a global fitness competition known for its unique blend of functional strength training, cardio...

Last Friday, the Harneys Pan Hitters, our BVI office’s all-star steel pan band, shared some early Christmas joy with the residents of the Adina Donovan Home for the Elderly in Road Town.