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02 March 2022
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Harneys—Rachel Graham

Law firm appoints managing partner in London office

Harneys has recently announced that Partner Rachel Graham has been appointed managing partner of the firm’s London office.

Rachel joined Harneys in 2007 and heads the firm’s BVI Corporate Transactional practice in the EMEA region. She is highly regarded in her field, having nearly 25 years of experience practising as a lawyer, 17 of which have been offshore. Rachel advises corporations, high net worth individuals, entrepreneurs, financial institutions, seed capital investors, private equity funds and their advisers, and is the client relationship partner for several of the firm’s key clients.

Commenting on her appointment, Rachel said: 'As we celebrate our 20th anniversary in London this year, I am excited to have been asked to lead our talented team of lawyers and corporate services professionals. London continues to be an important hub for Harneys and its clients and I look forward to the challenges of moving into what is hopefully a post pandemic world.'

Global Managing Partner Ross Munro added: 'Rachel is an accomplished lawyer and has contributed greatly to our success within the EMEA market. She is well positioned to continue to deliver our London strategy and we are delighted that she has agreed to take on this position. I have no doubt that our success in London will continue under her leadership.'

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