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‘Richards Limited’ Family Law Firm Launched

‘Richards Limited’ Family Law Firm Launched

Adam and Katie Richards have launched Richards Limited, a new family law firm in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Bringing over 40 years of combined expertise, the co-founders aim to change the landscape of family dispute resolution on the island. Richards is committed to setting the standard for excellence in family law representation. The firm,... Read more of this article

Conyers Receives ‘Deal of the Year’ Awards

Conyers Receives ‘Deal of the Year’ Awards

Conyers has been recognized by Marine Money magazine, being awarded in their Ship Finance ‘Deal of the Year’ Awards for 2023. A spokesperson said, “Conyers is delighted to announce the firm’s recognition by Marine Money magazine, the leading global publication covering the maritime finance industry, for our role in six outstanding transactions... Read more of this article

Kennedys Relocates To Office In Bermuda

Kennedys Relocates To Office In Bermuda

Law firm Kennedys has “relocated to new offices in Bermuda to accommodate the firm’s growth.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda team, which has been operating in Bermuda since 2006, became part of Kennedys in 2017. The team has since expanded to 10 lawyers, including four partners. They are now located in a fresh, modern space on... Read more of this article

Appleby Promote Riihiluoma, Batten & Knight

Appleby Promote Riihiluoma, Batten & Knight

Appleby promoted nine senior staff across multiple offices, including Sam Riihiluoma, James Batten and Jordan Knight in their Bermuda office. A spokesperson said, “Leading offshore law firm Appleby is pleased to announce nine senior promotions across its Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey offices. “The... Read more of this article

Conyers Promote Jessica Harris & Katie Martin

Conyers Promote Jessica Harris & Katie Martin

Jessica Almeida Harris and Katie Martin were among the lawyers recently promoted by Conyers. A spokesperson said, “Conyers is pleased to confirm the promotion of three lawyers to Partner in the Cayman Islands, Hong Kong and London. Newly-promoted Partners are Ryan McConvey in Hong Kong and Barnabas Finnigan in London Róisín Liddy-Murphy in... Read more of this article

Yan-Xia Rogers Joins Carey Olsen Bermuda

Yan-Xia Rogers Joins Carey Olsen Bermuda

Carey Olsen announced that Yan-Xia Rogers has “returned home to Bermuda to join the firm’s corporate team.” A spokesperson said, “Yan-Xia will specialise in corporate and commercial law, advising clients on a range of cross-border transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance matters. “Having moved... Read more of this article

Josephine Noddings To Speak At Risk Summit

Josephine Noddings To Speak At Risk Summit

Appleby counsel Josephine Noddings will address insurtech innovation at the Bermuda Risk Summit on March 15, 2024. A spokesperson said, “Appleby Counsel Josephine Noddings will speak at the Bermuda Risk Summit, taking place on 13-15 March 2024 at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club. “The three-day conference which is presented by the... Read more of this article

Carey Olsen Hosts Panel For Women’s Day

Carey Olsen Hosts Panel For Women’s Day

Carey Olsen Bermuda celebrated International Women’s Day with a panel discussion featuring prominent female leaders in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Carey Olsen Bermuda has marked this year’s International Women’s Day with an insightful panel discussion focusing on the professional and personal experiences of four women leading... Read more of this article

Carey Olsen Advises XBTO Global On Acquisition

Carey Olsen Advises XBTO Global On Acquisition

Carey Olsen’s fintech team in Bermuda has advised digital assets and tailored investment solutions group XBTO Global on its dual acquisition of Bermuda licensed digital asset businesses Stablehouse Ltd  and XBTO International Ltd. A spokesperson said, “Stablehouse is a digital asset custody and trading platform that helps institutions mitigate... Read more of this article

De Waal Nigrini Promoted To Associate At MJM

De Waal Nigrini Promoted To Associate At MJM

MJM Limited has promoted De Waal Nigrini to the position of associate within their Corporate and Finance team. A spokesperson said, “Internationally recognized law firm, MJM Limited, is delighted to announce that De Waal Nigrini has been promoted to associate on the Corporate and Finance team. “De Waal is dual-qualified having been admitted... Read more of this article

Carey Olsen Excels In Chambers Global 2024

Carey Olsen Excels In Chambers Global 2024

Carey Olsen offices in Bermuda, BVI, and Cayman Islands received top rankings in the Chambers Global 2024 Guide, with 18 individual experts recognized across eight practice areas. A spokesperson said, “Carey Olsen Bermuda, British Virgin Islands [BVI] and Cayman Islands have all achieved impressive rankings this year in the Chambers Global 2024... Read more of this article

Appleby Bermuda Top-Ranked In Chambers

Appleby Bermuda Top-Ranked In Chambers

Law firm Appleby has received top rankings in Bermuda in the 2024 Chambers Global Legal Guide. Appleby’s Bermuda office has been ranked in Band 1, the highest tier, in three categories: Corporate & Finance, Dispute Resolution and Insurance. A spokesperson said, “Appleby also has 10 lawyers ranked across the categories: “Corporate &... Read more of this article

Conyers Recognized In 2024 Chambers Guide

Conyers Recognized In 2024 Chambers Guide

Conyers’ key Bermuda legal practices have again been recognised as market-leading in Bermuda by law firm directory Chambers and Partners in its newly released Global Guide 2024, having once again secured Band 1 rankings across three key practice areas: Corporate & Finance, Insurance, and Dispute Resolution. A spokesperson said, “Conyers’... Read more of this article

Carey Olsen Ranked Well In Chambers Guide

Carey Olsen Ranked Well In Chambers Guide

Carey Olsen was recognized as a leading Bermuda-based law firm in the Chambers Global 2024 guide. A spokesperson said, “Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited has been recognised as a leading Bermuda law firm in the newly released Chambers Global 2024 guide, with a promotion to Band 1 for Dispute Resolution and sustained Band 2 rankings for its Corporate... Read more of this article

Chief Justice Larry Mussenden Sworn-In

Chief Justice Larry Mussenden Sworn-In

Chief Justice Larry Mussenden was officially sworn in as the new Chief Justice of Bermuda today [Feb 8] at Government House. Speaking at the event, he said, “Your Excellency, Honourable Premier, Deputy Governor, Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Judges of the Supreme Court, my Family, Distinguished Guests.. Good afternoon, boa tarde, bonjour, hola,... Read more of this article

Appleby Lawyers Recognized In Global Directory

Appleby Lawyers Recognized In Global Directory

Six lawyers from across Appleby’s global Private Client & Trusts and Dispute Resolution practices have been recognised in the 2024 edition of the Private Client Global Elite Directory. A spokesperson said, ”Partners Vanessa Schrum [Bermuda] and Carlos de Serpa Pimentel [Cayman Islands] have both been ranked as ‘Private Client Global Elite’... Read more of this article