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Harneys Names New Litigation, Insolvency And Restructuring Global Head
The offshore law firm's litigation, insolvency and restructuring work spans three main practices.
Harneys, the offshore
law firm that recently announced
promotions, yesterday said that Cayman Islands managing
partner Nick Hoffman has been appointed as the new global head of
the litigation, insolvency, and restructuring group.
This and other leadership updates took effect from the start
of January.
Hoffman is taking over from Phillip Kite, who served in the
role for over 25 years, working alongside Peter Ferrer, who
became co-head in 2021.
Specialising in insolvency and restructuring, financial services
litigation, company disputes and fraud, Hoffman’s clients include
banks, multinational corporations, and financial services
professionals. He has practised in the Cayman Islands since 2011
and is recognised as a leading Cayman litigator.
In addition, partners Claire Goldstein and Christopher Pease have
been appointed co-heads of the British Virgin Islands litigation
group. The previous BVI team head was partner Andrew Thorp.
Partner Jonathan Addo has been appointed as the global head of
contentious regulatory work, Harneys added.
The firm’s litigation, insolvency and restructuring work covers
three main practices: Litigation and insolvency, restructuring,
and international arbitration.
