What Harvey Law Group does

Harvey Law Group is a privately held multinational law firm specializing in investment immigration, founded in 1992 by Jean-François Harvey in Montréal, Canada, and now headquartered in Wan Chai, Hong Kong. The firm operates 19 offices worldwide across North America, Europe, Africa, Asia-Pacific, and the Caribbean, employing 60+ lawyers admitted to 10+ bar associations and serving clients in six languages. Its core service lines are citizenship-by-investment programs (Caribbean nations including Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts & Nevis, and Saint Lucia; plus Pacific Nauru and Vanuatu; plus Türkiye and Egypt), residency-by-investment programs (20+ countries including Portugal, Greece, Italy, Malta, and Asia-Pacific jurisdictions), citizenship-by-ancestry services (France, Italy, Portugal, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Romania), retirement visa programs, and US employment-based immigration (EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, EB-5, E-2). Supporting offerings include due diligence, corporate and business law, and private client wealth structuring services.

The firm's underlying technology consists of a proprietary multi-jurisdictional case management system that coordinates cases across 19 global offices, a confidential client matter processing infrastructure governed by attorney-client privilege and cross-border data protection requirements, and a proprietary database covering 60+ residency and citizenship programs across 30+ countries used for program matching and advisory. The firm holds Authorized Agent or Licensed Marketing Agent status with five sovereign governments (Nauru, St. Lucia, Grenada, Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica), providing direct access to citizenship-by-investment processing pipelines.

The business model is fee-for-service legal work on a fixed-fee basis, with all-inclusive quotations that separate legal fees from government processing fees, due diligence charges, and investment contributions (which pass through to governments and are not firm revenue). Pricing is determined case-by-case based on program, family size, and complexity, with legal fees quoted separately from required investment amounts that typically range from USD 130,000 (Vanuatu DSP) to USD 400,000+ (Türkiye real estate) for CBI programs and EUR 200,000 to EUR 500,000+ for golden visa programs. The go-to-market motion is sales-led and high-touch, combining direct consultation requests, multilingual content marketing across six localized websites, and earned media presence in The Economist, Forbes, CNN, BBC, and other global outlets, with primary customer segments being high-net-worth individuals and families, entrepreneurs and business professionals, descendants of foreign nationals, retirees, aviation professionals, and corporate clients.

Name

Harvey Law Group

Legal name

Harvey Law Group

Website

https://harveylawcorporation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Harvey Law Group is a multinational investment immigration law firm founded in 1992, operating 19 offices worldwide with 60+ lawyers across 10+ bar jurisdictions, serving high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and families seeking residency and citizenship-by-investment programs across 30+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Investment Immigration Law Services

NAICS

Legal Services (5411), Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Immigration Law (BPAHAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Global Mobility & Cross-Border Tax/Immigration Advisory (THACAKAG), Immigration Legal Services & Representation (Law Firms) (THACAKAF), Corporate Immigration Compliance & Employer Sponsorship (I-9/Right-to-Work, Policy, Audits) (THACAKAC), Immigration Support Services (Translations, Certified Copies, Biometrics, Medicals) (THACAKAH), Immigration, Visa & Work Authorization Support (HSAKAJAF)

Keywords

• Investment immigration law
• Citizenship by investment
• Residency by investment
• Golden visa programs
• Immigration legal services

Headquarters

HQ city

Wan Chai

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Fixed Fee Engagements: Harvey Law Group operates primarily on a fixed-fee basis for legal services. The firm provides clear, detailed quotations covering legal fees, government fees, and all related costs including translations and notarizations. Pricing is determined on a case-by-case basis depending on case complexity. This model emphasizes transparency and budget certainty for clients.
2. Government-Sponsored Investment Program Fees: While the firm does not collect the investment amounts directly (these go to government programs), their services facilitate client participation in citizenship-by-investment and residency-by-investment programs where government processing fees and due diligence charges apply, typically ranging from USD 130,000 to USD 400,000+ depending on the program and family size.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Harvey Law Group is a multinational law firm delivering investment-immigration legal services across 60+ residency and citizenship-by-investment programs in 30+ countries. Core offerings span Citizenship by Investment (Caribbean CBI jurisdictions plus Nauru, Vanuatu, Türkiye, and Egypt), Residency by Investment (Golden Visas and investor residence permits across 20+ countries in Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Americas, Africa, and the Middle East), Citizenship by Ancestry (France, Italy, Portugal, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Romania), Retirement Visa Programs, and U.S. Employment-Based Immigration (EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, EB-5, E-2). Supporting services include Due Diligence, Corporate & Business Law, and Private Client Services, all delivered through 19 global offices by 60+ lawyers admitted to 10+ bar associations.

Product overview

Harvey Law Group is a multinational law firm specializing in investment immigration services. The firm offers a comprehensive portfolio of legal services organized into five core service lines: (1) Citizenship by Investment Programs covering Caribbean nations (Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia), Pacific (Nauru, Vanuatu), and other jurisdictions (Türkiye, Egypt); (2) Residency by Investment Programs spanning Europe (Portugal Golden Visa, Greece Golden Visa, Italy Golden Visa, Malta, Cyprus, Hungary, Netherlands, Switzerland), Asia-Pacific (Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, Australia, New Zealand), Americas (Canada, USA, Panama, Costa Rica), and Africa/Middle East (UAE, South Africa, Mauritius); (3) Citizenship by Ancestry services for France, Italy, Portugal, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Romania and other countries; (4) Retirement Visa Programs; and (5) US Employment-Based Immigration including EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, EB-5, and E-2 visas. Supporting services include Due Diligence, Corporate/Business Law, and Private Client Services. The firm operates 19 offices worldwide and provides legal guidance across 60+ programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Citizenship by Investment Programs Legal services supporting acquisition of a second citizenship through qualifying investment in Caribbean jurisdictions (Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia), Pacific jurisdictions (Nauru, Vanuatu), and other countries (Türkiye, Egypt). Includes eligibility assessment, application preparation, due diligence support, and passport processing for HNW individuals and families.
• Residency by Investment Programs Legal services for golden visas and investor residence permits across 20+ countries including Portugal Golden Visa, Greece Golden Visa, Italy Golden Visa, Malta Permanent Residency, Cyprus Permanent Residency, Hungary Golden Visa, Netherlands Startup Visa, Switzerland Residence, Monaco Residency, UK Innovator Founder, UK Expansion Worker, France Talent Passport and Business Creation, plus Asia-Pacific programs (Hong Kong CIES, Singapore PR, Singapore Startup, Thailand Long-Term Resident, Thailand Privilege Card, Malaysia MM2H, Malaysia Premium PVIP, Indonesia Golden Visa, Vietnam DT3/DT4, Cambodia My Second Home, Australia NIV, New Zealand Active Investor Plus), Americas (Canada BC PNP, Canada CPTPP, Canada Start-Up, Costa Rica Residency, Panama Pensionado, Panama Qualified Investment, U.S. EB-1A/E-2/EB-2/EB-5), and Africa & Middle East (Mauritius Occupation/Residence, South Africa PR, UAE Real Estate Residence).
• Citizenship by Ancestry Legal services for reclaiming European citizenship through lineage (jus sanguinis) in countries including France, Italy, Portugal, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, and Romania. Includes genealogical research, document sourcing from foreign civil registries, application preparation, and consulate coordination for clients with foreign-born parents or grandparents.
• Retirement Visa Programs Legal services for long-stay and retirement residence permits in jurisdictions favorable to retirees, including Thailand, Malaysia, Panama, Italy, and other countries offering dedicated retiree or pensionado visa categories. Targeted at retirees seeking lifestyle relocation in lower-cost or favorable-climate jurisdictions.
• US Employment-Based Immigration Legal services for U.S. employment-based immigration including EB-1A Extraordinary Ability, EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) (including STEM, pilot, and aircraft maintenance engineer tracks), EB-5 Investor Visa, E-2 Treaty Investor Visa, EB-2 standard employment-based categories, and the Trump Gold and Platinum Card. Includes self-petition options for professionals with exceptional abilities.
• Due Diligence Services High-value background checks, source-of-funds verification, and compliance services supporting investment-migration applications for HLG clients and government CBI due-diligence units.
• Corporate and Business Law Services Legal services for corporate structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and cross-border commercial law matters, supporting HNW entrepreneurs, family offices, and corporate clients establishing or expanding multi-jurisdictional operations.
• Private Client Services Legal advisory for high-net-worth families covering wealth structuring, succession planning, and integrated global mobility planning, often combined with citizenship- or residency-by-investment programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Processing times as fast as 2-3 months for Vanuatu CBI applications
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and regulatory.

• Government of Nauru - Economic Citizens Residency Program (ECRCP)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerAuthorized Agent status enabling Harvey Law Group to market and process Nauru citizenship-by-investment applications. Nauru temporarily reduced contributions to USD 90,000 until June 2026 to remain competitive amid global immigration shifts.
• Government of St. Lucia - Citizenship by Investment ProgrammecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Marketing Agent for St. Lucia CIP, authorized to solicit and process citizenship applications on behalf of the St. Lucian government.
• Government of Grenada - Citizenship by Investment UnitcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLicensed Marketing Agent for Grenada's citizenship-by-investment program, the only Caribbean CBI with U.S. E-2 Treaty access.
• Government of Antigua and Barbuda - Citizenship by Investment ProgrammecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLicensed agent authorized to process Antigua and Barbuda citizenship-by-investment applications on behalf of the government.
• Government of Dominica - Citizenship by Investment Unit (CBIU)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal Agent status with Dominica's Citizenship by Investment Unit, with HLG operating locally from their office in Dominica.
• Barreau du QuébecregulatoryOthersFirm lawyers admitted to practice before the Quebec Bar Association, enabling legal services for clients with matters involving Canadian (Quebec) law.
• Law Society of OntarioregulatoryOthersFirm lawyers admitted to practice before the Law Society of Ontario, enabling legal services for Canadian (Ontario) matters.
• Law Society of British ColumbiaregulatoryOthersFirm lawyers admitted to practice before the Law Society of British Columbia for Canadian (BC) legal services.
• New York State BarregulatoryOthersFirm lawyers admitted to practice before the New York State Bar Association for U.S. immigration and legal matters.
• District of Columbia BarregulatoryOthersFirm lawyers admitted to practice before the DC Bar for U.S. legal matters.
• Law Society of England & WalesregulatoryOthersFirm lawyers admitted to practice before the Solicitors Regulation Authority in England and Wales.
• Paris Court of AppealregulatoryOthersFirm lawyers admitted to appear before the Paris Court of Appeal for French legal matters.
• Law Society of Hong KongregulatoryOthersFirm registered as Foreign Lawyers with the Law Society of Hong Kong.
• Bar Association of CambodiaregulatoryOthersFirm lawyers admitted to the Bar Association of Cambodia for Cambodian legal matters.
• Ministry of Justice of VietnamregulatoryOthersFirm registered with the Ministry of Justice of Vietnam for authorized legal services.
• Grenada Bar AssociationregulatoryOthersFirm lawyers admitted to the Grenada Bar Association for Caribbean legal services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Astons: Investment migration consultancy operating across Caribbean CBI, European golden visas, and U.S. EB-5. Direct competitor on overlapping programs and HNW customer base.
• La Vida Golden Visa: European residency-by-investment advisory with strong presence in Portugal, Greece, Spain, and other golden-visa jurisdictions. Direct competitor in the residency-by-investment product category.
• Henley & Partners: The closest direct competitor and historically the largest global investment migration advisory firm. Both firms originate and process citizenship- and residency-by-investment applications across overlapping Caribbean, European, and Asia-Pacific programs, serving the same HNW clientele.
• Arton Capital: Bulgaria-headquartered investment immigration advisory firm with a comparable product set across Caribbean CBI, European golden visas, and U.S. EB-5. Directly competes for HNW applicants on overlapping programs.
• Global Citizenship Solutions: Investment immigration advisory focused on Caribbean CBI, European golden visas, and ancestry citizenship. Competes with Harvey for HNW applicants across substantially overlapping programs.
• LCR Capital Partners: U.S.-focused investment migration firm specializing in EB-5 and global CBI/RBI programs. Competes directly with Harvey on the U.S. employment-based immigration side and on cross-border HNW mobility structuring.
• Apex Capital Partners: CBI/RBI advisory firm with active processing across Caribbean and European programs. Overlaps with Harvey on citizenship-by-investment product lines and HNW target segment.

Broad incumbents

• Fragomen: Largest global corporate immigration law firm. Overlaps with Harvey on U.S. employment-based immigration (EB-1, EB-2 NIW, EB-5, E-2) but serves primarily corporate HR/employer clients rather than individual HNW investors.
• KPMG Private Client / Global Mobility practices: Big Four advisory with global mobility, immigration, and private-client wealth advisory practices. Overlaps with Harvey's corporate and HNW private-client services, though KPMG does not act as primary CBI/RBI legal counsel.

Emerging players

• Knightsbridge (CBI Advisory): Investment migration advisory competing in the Caribbean CBI and European golden-visa markets. Smaller scale than Harvey but meaningful overlap on HNW applicants and program coverage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/harveylawgroup
• Facebookfacebook.com/HLGhongkong
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/harvey-law-group

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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