Harneys
Harney Westwood & Riegels is a leading international offshore law firm. We provide the world's top law firms, financial institutions and corporations with legal services relating to British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Cyprus and Anguilla law.
At Harneys we understand the commercial environment in which our clients operate, and the firm has a long-standing reputation for providing fast, accurate and commercially astute advice. Our core philosophy is a commitment to absolute quality in the work we deliver, and unparalleled responsiveness and client service. As a result, we are consistently ranked as one of the world's top offshore legal practices by independent ranking directories.
Harneys' associated corporate and private wealth services business, Harneys Services, delivers a full complement of company, trust, and fund formation and administration services in the British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands. We hold a Class 1 Trust License and offer a broad range of fund, trust, and fiduciary services.
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Banking crisis in Cyprus: Q&A on the new banking laws
Harneys answers frequently asked questions about banking in Cyprus in the context of the current banking crisis. Key issues discussed include circumstances under which the Deposit Protection Scheme is activated, which deposits are covered by the Deposit Protection Fund and depositor compensation.
BVI and Cayman funds - comparison overview
This table provides a basic comparison of key features of BVI and Cayman investment funds in areas including legal structures, types of funds available and regulatory issues.