Harneys, a global offshore law firm with a specialism in re/insurance law, has hired Bermudian Litigation, Insolvency and Restructuring Partner Henry Tucker and appointed him as the firm’s Bermuda Office Managing Partner, effective November 21.
Tucker advises creditors groups, boards, shareholders, liquidators, trustees and beneficiaries of Bermuda structures in relation to complex cross border issues involving asset realisation, corporate control, restructuring, valuation and enforcement.
He is recognised as a leading insolvency adviser with significant experience of advising in relation to restructurings both in and out of court.
Harneys new Partner also brings significant experience of acting in cases relating to the application of the international financial sanctions regime and regulatory enforcement proceedings in Bermuda.
William Peake, Harneys Global Managing Partner, commented: “Henry’s appointment is part of a broader, considered, and planned design for our global disputes team. We are tremendously pleased to welcome Henry who joins existing Bermuda-based Partner Jayson Wood.”
Tucker and Wood will work closely with Harneys’ leading Asia practice and the broader global team, which now includes John O’Driscoll and his London based offering.
Peake continued: “It is important to our client base that our joined up approach to addressing their needs extends to every aspect of offshore advice and representation. We have no doubt that Henry will continue the Harneys motif to deliver excellent and responsive service providing class leading expertise with respect to Bermuda-related matters.”
Tucker is joining Harneys from another offshore law firm where he was a partner in the Dispute Resolution team in the firm’s Bermuda and Hong Kong offices.
He commented: “Harneys’ long-standing and substantial presence in key markets across Europe and Asia make them an ideal fit for the demands of the Bermuda international business sector.
“Their commitment to making practical and experienced Bermuda law advice readily accessible to clients on the ground in Hong Kong, London, Luxembourg, Shanghai and Singapore presents real and immediate growth opportunities for Bermuda based clients and the Bermuda economy while simultaneously offering rewarding employment opportunities for Bermudians.”
