Offshore firm Harneys is planning to open a new office in Singapore on April 7.
As part of the move, Harneys global banking and finance head Colin Reigels will relocate from Hong Kong to head the new office.
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In addition, Reigels will work alongside Hong Kong funds Partner Lisa Pearce at the new office.
Meantime, Harneys is also planning to develop a private wealth practice in Singapore.
Harneys said that the office will offer advice on British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands law in addition to offering full complement of offshore transactional services.
The new office will accommodate six lawyers, including Allen & Overy Singapore alumni corporate Counsel Shari Hawke and finance Senior Associate Richard Griffiths.
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By GlobalDataPeter Tarn, chairman of the executive committee, said: "Singapore is a key jurisdiction in terms of cross-border capital flows and private wealth in South East Asia."
Riegels said: "Some of our oldest client relationships are with key law firms and financial institutions in Singapore."
Jonathan Culshaw, Asia Managing Partner, said: "Singapore is a market which makes extensive use of both offshore holding company and fund structures, and naturally complements their strengths."
