Offshore law firm Harneys has made two appointments that aim to strengthen the firm’s litigation and investment funds practices.
Philipp Neumann (pictured) has joined the firm’s investment funds department in the British Virgin Islands while James Noble is now part of the litigation and insolvency team in the Cayman Islands.
Neumann advises on all aspects of the formation and restructuring of investment fund vehicles in the BVI. He has extensive experience in the formation and restructuring of alternative investment structures and has also advised on cross border corporate tax planning.
Ross Munro, head of BVI investment funds, says: “Neumann brings with him a number of years experience working with investment funds in the BVI and elsewhere. It is a welcome addition to the talent we already have within the department and confirmation of our commitment to provide clients with the best possible service, which invariably begins with recruiting the most qualified candidates.”
Australian educated Noble specialises in hedge fund litigation and has broad experience in domestic and international disputes, particularly in the areas of banking and financial services. He also has extensive experience advising clients on litigation funding, both in Australia and in the UK.
Litigation and insolvency partner Sarah Dobbyn says: “Noble’s significant experience in banking and financial services litigation is a welcome addition to the existing insolvency, trust and general litigation skills of the Harneys’ Cayman litigation team.”
The new hires bring to 73 the number of lawyers within the firm, 12 of who have joined Harneys since January this year.
