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Harneys merges with Cayman law firm C.S. Gill & Co.

Posted: 25 June 2008

Offshore law firm Harneys is announced its merger with the Cayman Islands law firm of C.S.Gill & Co. - the merged firm will be known as "Harneys" and will open September 2008 in C.S. Gill & Co.'s in the Genesis Building, Grand Cayman.

Richard Peters, Managing Partner of Harneys' global practice said: "Harneys has been the British Virgin Islands' leading law firm for the last forty years and our brand is synonymous with dedication and quality; we aim to replicate that in the Cayman Islands. The addition of a Cayman practice is all about providing a more complete service to our clients and enabling them to realise their commercial goals."

Senior partner in Cayman, Casey Gill, said: "Having the commitment and resources of a leading offshore law firm such as Harneys, will, in my opinion, enhance the services offered from the Cayman Islands to clients throughout the globe and lead to increased economic benefits for the Islands."

Harneys' global head of investment funds, Kieron O'Rourke, and fellow partner Tim Clipstone will relocate to Cayman from Harneys' BVI office to spearhead the firm's Cayman practice in cross border commercial transactions, with particular focus on hedge funds and private equity, structured finance, asset and project finance and insolvency.
"We are excited by the prospect of our Cayman Islands offering. This is one important part of a number of strategic initiatives that will enhance what Harneys has to offer its clients around the world. We anticipate growing the practice quickly and will be seeking talented lawyers with Cayman expertise across a number of disciplines", O'Rourke said.

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