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Eid Mubarak! A blessed Eid al-Fitr to all those celebrating, from everyone at Harneys.

We’re pleased to share that our Cyprus office has maintained its Band 2 ranking in the Chambers Europe 2026 guide in the General Business Law category. Partners Nancy Erotocritou and Pavlos Aristodemou continue to be ranked in this category. Katherine Neal, our Jersey Head of Trusts & Private Wealth, has also been recognised for her expertise in the Jersey Trusts category. Congratulations to our Cyprus team and the ranked lawyers! Read more: harneys.com/news-and-deals… @ChambersGuides

We are excited to be the Health & Wellness Sponsor for INSOL London 2026, taking place 20-22 April. This premier conference will feature leading experts in cross-border restructuring and insolvency, offering interactive sessions, technical updates, and in-depth case studies. It’s also a fantastic opportunity to build new connections and strengthen existing ones. As part of this, we’re excited to once again host our annual 5k Fun Run on 21 April, a fun way to bring people together and celebrate health and well-being. Our team attending includes James Eggleton, Ilona Groark, Ben Hobden, Nick Hoffman, Ian Mann, John O'Driscoll, Paul Goss, Gráinne King, and Christopher Tan. Interested in attending? Register here: events.insol.org/ereg/index.php…

On 27 March, our Partner James Petkovic will moderate the "Asset Recovery, Fraud, Restructuring, and Insolvency in the Offshore Context: Arbitration’s Role" panel on the final day of BVI Arbitration Week. This session addresses how arbitration intersects with insolvency proceedings, focusing on arbitrability of creditor disputes, enforcing awards against insolvent entities, and resolving valuation questions in restructuring scenarios. The discussion offers practical guidance for handling disputes in offshore financial environments. Attending? Connect with James: harneys.com/people/james-p… #BVIAW26

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR #COINALTS 2026! Join us Oct 14 for the CoinAlts Fund Symposium! Complimentary for Fund Manager clients of @ColeFrieman, MG Stover, @Harneys @KPMG. coinalts.xyz #DigitalAssets #Blockchain #SFFundWeek

We’re proud that our Singapore team laced up and stepped out for Just Jalan 2026, Pro Bono SG’s biggest fundraiser of the year, held on 14 March at The Kallang. Just Jalan, which means “just walk” in Malay, brings Singapore's legal community together to walk in support of access to justice, raising funds and awareness for underserved communities across Singapore. A huge shoutout to Eunice Lau, Richard Griffiths, and Nicole Teng from our Harneys Singapore office for representing the firm and giving their time and energy to such a meaningful cause. At Harneys, we believe that access to justice matters and that showing up matters too. Congratulations to Pro Bono SG and the entire Singapore legal community on another incredible Just Jalan. #JustJalan2026

Our updated guide, written by Lydia Carstensen @HarneysGlobal (Cayman), breaks down the Cayman Islands’ economic substance framework, including recent CRS and digital asset reporting changes, what they mean for relevant entities. Full article here: hubs.ly/Q0463bT30

Stay informed with the latest insights from our Regulatory Blog. Our recent posts include: ✒️ Guide: Amendments to the Cayman Islands Common Reporting Standard (CRS) - harneys.com/our-blogs/regu… ✒️ UK announces extensive sanctions package targeting Russian revenue streams - harneys.com/our-blogs/regu… ✒️ Important notice: Luxembourg RAIFs’ 2025 RC report due by 31 May 2026 - harneys.com/our-blogs/regu… ✒️ Offshore regulatory hot topics for Middle East businesses - harneys.com/our-blogs/regu… ✒️ Navigating the new framework for adequate minimum wages in Cyprus - harneys.com/our-blogs/regu… ✒️ Regulated or Not, That Is the Question - focus on the Luxembourg Special Limited Partnership (SCSp) - harneys.com/our-blogs/regu… Want to stay ahead of regulatory changes? Subscribe to our newsletter today: harneys.com/subscriptions/

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New decisions from the Bermuda, BVI, and English courts are shaping key principles across trusts, shareholder disputes, and injunctions. This month, our team examines three significant judgments: ⚖️ Bermuda: Court sets aside a trustee’s tax‑blind distribution — an important reminder of how fiduciary mistakes can be unwound. 🔗 resources.harneys.com/acton/media/61… ⚖️ BVI: Court of Appeal denies a stay in a US$40m shareholder dispute, reinforcing the threshold for stays and shareholder formalities under the BCA. 🔗 resources.harneys.com/acton/media/61… ⚖️ England: High Court discharges a worldwide freezing order for failure to meet the “full and frank” disclosure duty — a timely reminder for applicants seeking urgent relief. 🔗 resources.harneys.com/acton/media/61… Stay updated with the latest offshore litigation insights.

The Luxembourg Special Limited Partnership (SCSp) is a highly flexible and tax-efficient investment vehicle, ideal for private equity, venture capital, and real estate funds. It offers maximum contractual freedom, tax transparency, and minimal regulatory oversight, provided it’s structured correctly. In this blog, Partner Vanessa Molloy and Counsel Pierre-Luc Wolff discuss the key features, benefits, and regulatory considerations of the Luxembourg SCSp, offering insights for investors and fund managers looking to leverage this versatile investment structure. For the full article, click here: harneys.com/our-blogs/regu…

The offshore regulatory landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace, with regulatory bodies in the Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands introducing updates that reflect the growing global demand for transparency and compliance. As we move into 2026, several critical considerations have emerged for offshore entities, particularly those with ties to the Middle East. This article, written by our Global Head of Regulatory & Tax, Aki Corsoni-Husain, and Partner Tom Hagger, outlines five key areas that demand attention and offers practical insights for businesses seeking to stay ahead of the curve. Read here: harneys.com/our-blogs/regu…

This International Women’s Day, our offices celebrated the incredible women on our teams by embracing the 2026 theme, #GiveToGain, in various ways. From meaningful connections and important conversations to giving thoughtful gifts and team lunches, every gesture was a small reflection of how much we value the contributions and achievements of women across our firm. These moments weren’t just about one day; they’re part of our ongoing commitment to creating a workplace that’s fair, inclusive, and supportive, and they also serve as a time to reflect, recommit, and work together toward lasting, positive change.

We are pleased to announce that Sabrina Devenish has joined our Litigation & Insolvency practice as a partner in our Dubai office. Sabrina has over a decade of expertise in cross-border litigation, advising both private and sovereign clients on complex, high-profile disputes. Her focus is on shareholder disputes, private wealth disputes, and disputes involving family offices and ultra-high-net-worth individuals across various industries and sectors. Before joining us, Sabrina was part of the International Dispute Resolution practice at two of the largest law firms in the Middle East (international and national), where she focussed on the firms’ Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Riyadh offices. Read more: harneys.com/news-and-deals…

We are pleased to share that our lawyers have been recognised in the @lawdotcom 2026 Private Client Global Elite Directory. Partners Henry Mander, Esmond Brown, Charles Moore, and Katherine Neal, who is our Head of Trusts & Private Wealth in Jersey, have been recognised as Private Client Global Elite lawyers. Partner Jessica Williams and Counsels Henno Boshoff and Matthew Howson have been recognised in the Private Client Global Excellence category. The directory was created with the understanding that referrals and recommendations are absolutely key to the private client sector. Congratulations to all!

Stay informed with the latest insights from our Regulatory Blog. Our recent posts include: ✒️ CIMA: Key updates on fee revisions for Regulated Funds - harneys.com/our-blogs/regu… ✒️ CIMA extends deadline for revised fund fees - harneys.com/our-blogs/regu… ✒️ Cyprus Central Bank’s guidance on CASP licensing under PSD2 and MiCA - harneys.com/our-blogs/regu… ✒️ EBA outlines next steps for CASPs as “No Action Letter” period concludes 2 March 2026 - harneys.com/our-blogs/regu… ✒️ The EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes: February 2026 Update - harneys.com/our-blogs/regu… Want to stay ahead of regulatory changes? Subscribe to our newsletter today: harneys.com/subscriptions/

We are pleased to share that we have been shortlisted in the Hedgeweek® Global Digital Assets Awards and in the Hedgeweek® European Awards 2026 in the following categories: Hedgeweek® Global Digital Assets Awards ► Law Firm of the Year: Client Services ► Law Firm of the Year: Fund Domicile Hedgeweek® European Awards ► Law Firm of the Year: Client Service ► Law Firm of the Year: Fund Domicile These awards recognise excellence in fund performance and service provision across a wide range of categories. Voting closes on 3 April. To find out more and cast your vote, visit: ► Global Digital Assets Awards - HWAwards2026.evalato.com/public-evaluat… ► European Awards - HWAwards2026.evalato.com/public-evaluat…

Partner Jeremy Child, Senior Associate Jhneil Stewart and Associate Gerrard Tin outline how the BVI Court of Appeal has refused a stay in the Phoenix BVI litigation, reaffirming the threshold for stay relief in shareholder disputes. Read the full blog here: resources.harneys.com/acton/media/61…

We are pleased to announce that Katrina Edge has joined us as a partner and head of our Banking & Finance practice in Jersey. Katrina brings over two decades of experience advising a broad range of local and international financial institutions, investors, and borrowers on complex cross-border financing and corporate transactions. Her expertise spans real estate finance, fund finance, leveraged and acquisition finance, structured finance, and non-contentious restructuring and insolvency. Additionally, she has extensive experience advising clients on establishing real estate holding structures and the acquisition and disposal of such structures. Before joining us, Katrina worked at another offshore law firm in Jersey for over 20 years, where she most recently served as their Global Head of Banking & Finance. Read more: Read more: harneys.com/news-and-deals…

On 13 March, our Head of Trusts & Private Wealth in Jersey, Katherine Neal, will speak at the TL4 Private Client Circle of Trust Europe in Switzerland. She will join Robert Lindley (Conyers) and Gilly Kennedy-Smith (Mourant) to discuss “What’s Next for Cross-Border Trusts and Structures?” This event gathers senior practitioners from private-client, trusts, tax, litigation, and fiduciary sectors to engage in interactive discussions on Shaping the Future of Trusts and UHNW Protection, featuring roundtables, topic leaders, and a fluid format that fosters open dialogue, active participation, and attendee-driven suggestions. Attending? Connect with Katherine: harneys.com/people/katheri…