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Chardonnai Hughes Called To The Bar
Chardonnai Hughes hopes to inspire other women to achieve their career aspirations after completing her legal journey and joining the Bermuda Bar. Ms Hughes was Called to the Bar during a ceremony at the Supreme Court earlier this month – her mother Dwaynette Hughes, and twin daughters Emiyah and Emizjae, showing their support remotely from the UK. The... Read more of this article
Tashae Trott Called To Bermuda Bar
Bermudian Tashae Trott – described as “deeply committed” with a “steady head even in the midst of stressful environments” – has joined the Bermuda Bar. Ms Trott was called to the Bar during a ceremony in front of family and friends at the Supreme Court. She thanked Sophia Greaves, director of the corporate department at Conyers Dill &... Read more of this article
Aqueelah Simmons Joins Chancery Legal
Chancery Legal Ltd. announced that Bermudian attorney, Aqueelah Simmons, has joined the Firm as an Associate in the litigation department. A spokesperson said, “Since transitioning into private practice, Ms. Simmons is beginning to make a name for herself and is described as “a confident litigator, with a keen eye for detail”. Her main practice... Read more of this article
Carey Olsen Appoints Three New Lawyers
Carey Olsen Bermuda said their “dispute resolution and litigation practice continues to grow with the appointment of senior associate Bradley Houlston, associate Charlotte Donnelly, and the secondment of Bermudian associate Jonathan Marion from the firm’s London office.” A spokesperson said, “Bradley joins from the Bermuda office... Read more of this article
Gary Harris Re-Joins Appleby Bermuda Office
Appleby announced that Gary Harris is re-joining the Bermuda office. A spokesperson said, “Gary was with the law firm for six years before moving in-house to a leading global composite reinsurance company. He joins Appleby from Fortitude Re where he has been Head of Legal and Compliance in Bermuda for close to three years. Gary is joining the... Read more of this article
Maria Sofianos Appointed As Magistrate
Governor Rena Lalgie announced the appointment of Maria Sofianos as Magistrate with effect from November 1st, 2022. A spokesperson said, “This appointment follows an open and competitive recruitment process and a recommendation received from the Judicial and Legal Services Committee.” Governor Lalgie said, “I am very pleased to announce Ms Sofianos’... Read more of this article
Kiara Wilkinson Called To The Bermuda Bar
Appleby announced that Kiara Wilkinson was called to the Bermuda Bar before Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of Bermuda Larry Mussenden. A spokesperson said, “Kiara, currently in her second year of Appleby’s legal trainee programme, obtained a Bachelors in Criminology [Hons] from Kingston University. She went on to complete a Graduate Diploma in... Read more of this article
Karim Creary Called To The Bermuda Bar
Appleby announced that Karim Creary was called to the Bermuda Bar before Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of Bermuda Larry Mussenden. A spokesperson said, “Karim is currently in his second year of Appleby’s legal trainee programme. He obtained both a Graduate Diploma of Law and a Legal Practice Course certificate from The University of Law, Bristol. “Karim... Read more of this article
Carey Olsen Partners With World Triathlon
Carey Olsen Bermuda will be competing in the Triathlon Union’s 2022 World Triathlon Series Championships in Bermuda to raise funds for Family Centre Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The leading offshore law firm is also proud to be one of the sponsors and an Official Partner of the event as it returns for the first time since the pandemic. “The... Read more of this article
Theodora Hand Joins Appleby Bermuda
Appleby Bermuda has welcomed Theodora Hand as Head of Employment and Immigration within its Dispute Resolution team. A spokesperson said, “Prior to joining Appleby, Theodora practiced at St. Philips Chambers in the UK where she developed a successful and reputable employment practice representing large UK companies in complex matters. She joins Appleby... Read more of this article
Walkers Grows Bermuda Office By 25%
Walkers law firm said they are “substantially growing” their business in Bermuda, with the law firm noting that it “has increased its headcount in Bermuda by 25% in the last 12 months as it expands to meet growing market demand.” A spokesperson said, “Walkers, the international law firm, is substantially growing its business... Read more of this article
Six Complete Walkers Summer Internship
Kalshae Matthews, Caitlin Hyland, Jasmin Brown, Sarah Medeiros, Ella Rouja, and McKenzie-Kohl Tuckett all took part in Walkers Bermuda Summer Internship Programme. A spokesperson said, “Walkers is delighted to have hosted six talented Bermudian legal interns for the annual Summer Internship Programme in its Park Place office this August. “Gaining... Read more of this article
Steven White Joins Walkers Law Firm
Bermuda commercial litigation, insolvency and trusts disputes lawyer Steven White has joined Walkers as a partner in the Insolvency & Dispute Resolution practice. A spokesperson said, “Leading Bermuda commercial litigation, insolvency and trusts disputes lawyer Steven White has joined Walkers [Bermuda] Limited as a partner in the Insolvency &... Read more of this article
Appleby Receives High Rankings In Chambers
Lawyers from Appleby’s Bermuda, Cayman Islands and Jersey Private Client & Trusts practices have received high rankings in the recently released 2022 High Net Worth Guide by Chambers Global. A spokesperson said, “Partner and Group Head of Appleby’s Private Client & Trusts practice, Carlos de Serpa Pimentel, achieved the highest Band 1... Read more of this article
Masters, Stevens, Webster & Falcucci Promoted
Carey Olsen Bermuda announced the promotions of Bermudians Kyle Masters, Sam Stevens and Jay Webster to the Carey Olsen group partnership and Michelle Falcucci to counsel, with effect from 1 July 2022. Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited managing partner Michael Hanson said: “It makes us immensely proud to be able to announce these promotions. We have... Read more of this article
Bermuda Bar Association Elect Officers
The members of the Bermuda Bar Association elected a Bar Council and Officers during their Annual General Meeting today [April 20]. A spokesperson said, “At the Annual General Meeting of the Association held on Wednesday 20 April 2022 provided for by section 5[1] of the Bermuda Bar Act 1974, the membership elected a Bar Council and Officers of... Read more of this article
