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Kennedys Law Firm Appoints New Partners
The Kennedys law firm said they have “strengthened our offering in Bermuda with the appointment of two new partners: a leading banking expert, and the promotion of one of our commercial litigators.” A spokesperson said, “Simon Benedek is former principal at Benedek Lewin – a boutique corporate law firm in Bermuda – and specialises... Read more of this article
Marshall Diel & Myers Nominated In Awards
Bermudian law firm Marshall Diel & Myers Limited has been nominated as Offshore Firm of the Year in The Lawyer’s European Awards 2023. A spokesperson said, “The Lawyer’s European Awards were the first awards established to celebrate excellence across the European legal market. The awards are back for the 14th year and will recognize the... Read more of this article
Appleby To Sponsor 5th Annual Tech Summit
Appleby said they are “pleased to be a Platinum sponsor of the fifth annual Bermuda Tech Summit taking place on 8–10 October 2023 at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club.” A spokesperson said, “Partner Duncan Card will be speaking at the conference which is centred around the theme ‘Building a Foundation for the Future’ and... Read more of this article
MJM Advises On Eurazeo Investment
MJM has acted as Bermuda counsel to Eurazeo on its £355 million investment in BMS Group, including a number of BMA-regulated Bermuda companies. A spokesperson said, “Completion of the transaction was announced by Eurazeo on 28 September 2023. “Eurazeo is a French private equity and venture capital firm listed on Euronext Paris with more... Read more of this article
Jeffrey Blair Called To The Bermuda Bar
Appleby announced that Jeffrey Blair was called to the Bermuda Bar on September 29th before Puisne Judge Larry Mussenden. A spokesperson said, “Jeffrey completed the Legal Practice Course [LPC] with Masters and a Graduate Diploma in Law [GDL] at The University of Law. He holds both a Bachelor of Science [Hons] and Master of Science from University... Read more of this article
Appleby Welcome Milaun Perott & Ryley Tannock
Appleby welcomed Milaun Perott and Ryley Tannock to its two-year legal trainee programme, noting that both are former recipients of the Appleby Legal Education Scholarship. A spokesperson said, “The two-year trainee programme which provides pupils with training across the firm’s Corporate, Dispute Resolution and Private Client & Trusts departments... Read more of this article
Appleby Welcome Dziubenko & Sanchez-Wilson
Law firm Appleby welcomes new Associates, Larissa Dziubenko and Ligaya Sanchez-Wilson, to its Bermuda office. A spokesperson said, “Larissa and Ligaya join Appleby’s top-ranked Corporate and Dispute Resolution departments, two of the largest practices on the island. “Larissa, an Associate in the Corporate department has a broad corporate... Read more of this article
Ryann Hollis Called To The Bermuda Bar
Appleby announced that Ryann Hollis was called to the Bermuda Bar before Acting Chief Justice Shade Subair Williams. A spokesperson said, “Ryann completed the Legal Practice Course [LPC] with Masters and Graduate Diploma in Law [GDL], both with commendation, at The University of Law. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts [Hons] from the University of... Read more of this article
Reid Orchard Joined MJM As An Associate
MJM Limited announced that Reid Orchard has joined the firm as an Associate on the Property, Trust & Estates team. A spokesperson said, “Reid began his legal career as a Pupil at MJM Limited in 2021 and over the last two years of training with the firm he has gained valuable experience in all three of the firm’s practice areas. “Reid... Read more of this article
Hannah Tildesley To Speak At Forum In NY
Appleby Bermuda Partner Hannah Tildesley will speak at the Transatlantic Wealth & Estate Planning conference taking place 13 September in New York City. A spokesperson said, “This conference has a truly transatlantic focus and covers wealth and estate planning for US citizens or those who have financial interests in US assets. “The... Read more of this article
Kinika Armstrong Called To The Bermuda Bar
Appleby announced that Kinika Armstrong was called to the Bermuda Bar before Acting Chief Justice Shade Subair Williams. A spokesperson said, “Kinika completed her associate degree in Business Administration from Bermuda College before studying Law. She then went on to earn a Bachelor of Laws [LLB], a Master of Laws in Law, Business and Management,... Read more of this article
Carey Olsen Advises Mountain Protocol
Carey Olsen’s corporate team in Bermuda noted that they “successfully advised digital asset business Mountain Protocol on obtaining a digital asset business licence to conduct the business of issuing, selling, or redeeming virtual coins, tokens, or any other form of digital asset and providing custodial wallet services. A spokesperson said,... Read more of this article
Conyers Legal Education Awards Recipients
Ava Gibson, Chrysda Smith, Luc Dutranoit, and Macy Aicardi all earned Conyers Legal Education Awards. A spokesperson said, “Conyers is delighted to announce the recipients of its 2023 Legal Education Awards. The firm presented four Bermudian students with $60,000 in funding: Ava Gibson was presented with the Conyers Legal Scholarship. Ava will... Read more of this article
Lee-Tucker Awarded Carey Olsen Scholarship
Aspiring Bermudian lawyer Kaliyah Lee-Tucker has been awarded the ‘Carey Olsen Investing in People’ scholarship for 2023. A spokesperson said, “Carey Olsen has provided scholarships for each of the past three years to exceptional Bermudian law students who aspire to obtain a Commonwealth qualification overseas before returning home... Read more of this article
Carey Olsen Leads In Chambers High Net Worth
Carey Olsen said they have “been confirmed as the leading offshore global trusts and private wealth practice in the 2023 edition of the Chambers High Net Worth [HNW] Guide – with three Band 1 rankings and more individuals ranked than any other offshore firm.” A spokesperson said, “Among the 14 lawyers ranked, Keith Robinson [Bermuda]... Read more of this article
Appleby Rankings In Chambers High Net Worth
Five lawyers from Appleby’s global Private Client & Trusts practice have been recognised in the 2023 edition of the Chambers and Partners High Net Worth [HNW] Guide. A spokesperson said, “Among those individually recognised, partners Vanessa Schrum and Carlos de Serpa Pimentel both achieved Band 1 rankings for Bermuda and the Cayman Islands... Read more of this article
