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17/01/2025

Adaptability, leadership, and law: Lishi Fong’s legal journey

In this episode, William and Lishi explore her legal career path, highlighting her decision to study in London, which shaped her adaptability and professional growth. They discuss the challenges and nuances of being a managing partner, including balancing approachability with authority, handling responsibilities beyond legal work, and the daily realities of leadership.

17/01/2025

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10 min
21/07/2025

Carolynn Vivian reflects on a year as our Cayman OMP

In this episode of Chat OMP, William Peake chats with Carolynn Vivian, our Cayman Islands Office Managing Partner, about her experiences in the role over the past year. They discuss the challenges of transitioning from legal micromanagement to broader leadership, the unique dynamics of managing a diverse workforce in Cayman, and the highlights of fostering a welcoming and culturally vibrant office environment.

21/07/2025

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9 min
10/10/2019

The Rules

Classify, Classify, Classify In the tenth instalment of Harneys’ Substance on Substance series, Philip Graham and Josh Mangeot discuss the release of the final version of the guidance formerly known as the “Code”, which was published by the ITA on 9 October 2019 as its newly-titled Rules and explanatory notes (the Rules). Key Takeaways • With the certainty provided by the final Rules, it is vital that all directors and operators of BVI entities classify their entities as a matter of priority, if they have not already done so. There is an ongoing legal obligation on BVI entities under the Beneficial Ownership (Secure Search System) Act 2017, as amended with effect from 1 October 2019, to determine whether they are carrying on a relevant activity and the first compliance periods have started for all companies and other relevant legal entities. •Harneys online economic substance classification solution remains available for use at https://economicsubstance.vg and provides formal legal advice for a fixed fee – the solution reflects the final Rules and classifications received by users who have previously classified their entities using the solution are unaffected, subject to some minor cross-references to the numbering used in the final Rules. • the ITA released a useful summary document of the relatively minor amendments made to the last public published by the ITA. The key changes include: o where an entity wishes to be treated as provisionally “non-resident” due to its tax status under foreign laws, the “reasonable period” in which to provide the ITA with evidence of such status will be two “financial periods” o BVI entities in liquidation are still generally expected to comply with the substance requirements o the presumptions of non-compliance for BVI entities that are carrying on IP business have been made more difficult to rebut (ie disprove) and are subject to expanded reporting and evidentiary requirements • Economic substance reporting for each BVI entity will generally begin in 2020 at the end of the current financial period, so all BVI entities should determine any economic substance compliance requirements for the current period. This episode was recorded on 10 October 2019.

10/10/2019

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7 min
11/02/2025

Growth, action, and innovation: Insights from Henry Tucker our Bermuda Managing Partner

William and Henry explore Bermuda’s growing success, fuelled by its balanced regulatory framework, easy access to New York, and a local environment that fosters opportunity. Henry introduces his "pick up a shovel" philosophy, championing decisive action and practical problem-solving to deliver the best results. They also highlight the importance of questioning conventional wisdom in law firms, advocating for fresh, innovative approaches to tackle complex challenges.

11/02/2025

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9 min
31/07/2023

Sanctions on Russia: At 18 months following the invasion (part 2)

In this episode, Global Head of Regulatory & Tax Aki Corsoni-Husain and guest expert Rachel Barnes KC of Three Raymond Buildings go into more detail about the state of play as of June 2023 regarding sanctions on Russia after the invasion of Ukraine, with a specific focus on professional services in the trust sectors. Key Takeaways: Outlining and reflecting on, the new UK sanctions on Russia impacting professional and financial services, trust industry restrictions and exemptions and the Overseas Territories’ inclusion to those sanctions.Providing an overview of new prohibitions in providing business services and their updates.Comparing sanctions imposed by EU, UK, and US on the professional services industry, legal advisory services and trust industry (as at June 2023).Examining the impact of sanctions on transactional lawyers, particularly in relation to the provision of legal advisory services on related matters (as at June 2023).Discussing the rule of law concerning sanctions and their application to asset movement of designated individuals.

31/07/2023

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26 min
28/07/2022

International transfer of personal data: Frictions and a dynamic road ahead

In this episode, Senior Associate Elina Mantrali is joined once again by guest expert Phil Lee, discuss the scope and practical implications of the EU’s rules on international transfers of personal data under the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation and, more recently, the European Court of Justice’s decision in Schrems II. Phil is a leading data protection expert and is a partner in Fieldfisher's leading Privacy, Security and Information law group in London, with experience on both sides of the Atlantic, having previously set up Fieldfisher’s office in Silicon Valley.

28/07/2022

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17 min
17/06/2022

International transfers of personal data: Theory and practice

In this episode, Senior Associate Elina Mantrali and guest expert Phil Lee, discuss the scope and practical implications of the EU’s rules on international transfers of personal data under the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation and, more recently, the European Court of Justice’s decision in Schrems II. Phil is a leading data protection expert and is a partner in Fieldfisher's leading Privacy, Security and Information law group in London, with experience on both sides of the Atlantic, having previously set up Fieldfisher’s office in Silicon Valley.

17/06/2022

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17 min
04/09/2024

Silk Roads and Statutes: Learn about our Shanghai Managing Partner Vicky Lord

In this episode, Shanghai Managing Partner Vicky Lord reflects on her career path from criminal barrister in London to leading our Shanghai office. Vicky discusses the importance of teamwork and responsibility in managing a successful office and shares helpful advice for junior lawyers about always continuing to learn. She highlights the strategic significance of the Shanghai office in serving Chinese clients using offshore structures, stressing the value of communication in their local languages.

04/09/2024

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12 min
30/07/2024

Cyprus: the philosophy of skippering

In the seventh episode of our Chat OMP podcast, William Peake interviews Pavlos Aristodemou, managing partner of our Cyprus office. Pavlos shares his unique journey at Harneys, including the evolution of the Cyprus office from a small boutique firm to an official Harneys location. He highlights the essential skills required to excel as a managing partner, drawing parallels to being the skipper of a boat, and offers valuable advice to junior lawyers on the importance of consistency.

30/07/2024

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13 min
01/10/2024

Cayman Currents: A Chat with our Cayman Islands Managing Partner Carolynn Vivian

In the final episode of season one, William chats with Carolynn Vivian our Cayman Islands Office Managing Partner, about her career journey from Sydney to Cayman, including requalifying in Vancouver. Carolyn highlights the importance of staff development and Cayman’s role as a global financial centre. She also shares helpful advice for junior lawyers about the importance of cultivating curiosity, teamwork, and organisational skills.

01/10/2024

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11 min

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