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Ben McCosker Harneys has hired partner Ben McCosker to join its Shanghai office, bolstering the firm’s capabilities in litigation, insolvency and restructuring. McCosker has more than 15 years of experience in commercial litigation, restructuring and insolvency. He has advised on shareholder disputes and restructuring transactions for offshore incorporated companies listed across Asia. He is…

Harneys awards scholarship, hosts summer interns

Some of Harneys summer interns

(CNS Local Life): Diana DeMercado has been selected to receive a three-year scholarship to complete a bachelor of laws at Truman Bodden Law School. The award, from Harneys, also includes paid professional experience as an intern at the law firm during school breaks. This summer, she took part in her first internship, working with the dispute and resolution…

Law firm kicks in support for Gaelic football

(L-R) Shane Martin of the Gaelic Football Club and Conal Keane of sponsor Harneys (CLICK TO ENLARGE)

(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands Gaelic Football Club has received sponsorship for its 2019 men’s and women’s leagues which bring together nearly 300 people of different nationalities to participate in matches between January and June. Law firm Harneys’ support will enable the six men’s…

Harneys advises StoneCo Ltd on $1.4 billion IPO and listing on NASDAQ

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Interns spend summer at law firm

Harneys’ summer interns

(CNS Local Life): This summer, 18 interns were placed in Harneys’ legal, fiduciary and business support teams, where they observed the law firm’s day-to-day operations and earned practical experience. Many of the interns were returning home from university and this year the firm also welcomed a selection of mature high school students.

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Jaron Leslie called to the bar

Jaron Leslie

(CNS Local Life): Jaron Leslie, after completing his articles this summer, has joined Harneys’ litigation team as an associate. Marco Martins, Cayman managing partner, said Leslie is the fourth Caymanian to complete the firm’s professional development programme since it launched a few years ago.

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People On The Move: Harneys expands funds team

Daniella Skotnicki (CNS Business): Offshore law firm Harneys has two People On The Move this week, having added two experienced fund managers to its global investment funds team. Daniella Skotnicki has joined the Harneys’ Cayman Islands office as a senior associate. The firm said she is highly experienced in all aspects of closed-ended and open-ended fund formation, ongoing compliance,…