Bermudian litigation lawyer Henry Tucker is the new Bermuda office managing partner at law firm Harneys.

He is the third lateral partner hire to Harneys’ dispute resolution practice since September.

He was previously a partner in the dispute resolution team in Carey Olsen’s Bermuda and Hong Kong offices.

Mr Tucker advises creditors groups, boards, and others on Bermuda structures in relation to complex cross-border issues.

He is recognised as a leading insolvency adviser with significant expertise in restructurings. He also has significant experience in cases relating to the application of the international financial sanctions regime and regulatory enforcement proceedings in Bermuda.

Harneys global managing partner, William Peake, said Mr Tucker’s appointment was part of a broader design for their global disputes team.

“We are tremendously pleased to welcome Henry who joins existing Bermuda-based partner Jayson Wood,” Mr Peake said.

“Henry and Jayson will work closely with our leading Asia practice and the broader global team, which now includes John O’Driscoll and his London based offering. 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.”

Mr Tucker said Harneys’ longstanding and substantial presence in key markets across Europe and Asia made them an ideal fit for the demands of the Bermuda international business sector.