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 Guide, with eight practice group rankings and 18 partners and lawyers being individually recognised for their expertise.
“The firm’s Bermuda team has been ranked Band 1 for Dispute Resolution and Band 2 for Corporate and Finance and Insurance respectively, with one client stating that the team has “highly reliable partners with extensive knowledge” who provide “exceptional service and top-level responsiveness”.
“In the BVI, Carey Olsen has also maintained its strong rankings in Corporate and Finance and Dispute Resolution. In the commentary the BVI Dispute Resolution practice has been described as “strategic and able to work cooperatively with counsel in other jurisdictions”.
“Carey Olsen’s Cayman Islands practice has maintained its upward momentum in Corporate and Finance and Investment Funds, with one source commenting that “Carey Olsen is creative and practical in providing their legal support, including in the more complex transactions”. In the Dispute Resolution rankings, one client said, “Carey Olsen’s lawyers possess a depth of knowledge and experience in handling complex and sophisticated matters”.
“The 18 individual partner and lawyer rankings across the Carey Olsen Caribbean offices include:
“In Bermuda, Dispute Resolution partner Keith Robinson maintained his Band 1 ranking with clients praising him as a “very impressive attorney”. Dispute Resolution partners Michael Hanson and Kyle Masters maintained their strong rankings and were joined by fellow partner Jay Webster who was recognised as ‘Up and Coming’. In the Corporate and Finance category, partners Steven Rees Davies and Gavin Woods maintained their rankings and counsel Michelle Falcucci was individually recognised as an ‘Associate to Watch’. Partner Gavin Woods was also recognised in the Insurance category.
“In the BVI, partner Alex Hall Taylor KC has maintained his Band 1 ranking for Dispute Resolution. Alex has been praised as “an outstanding advocate who gets involved in all aspects of the case and handles complex legal issues with an assured manner”. Partners Elizabeth Killeen [Corporate and Finance], Tim Wright [Dispute Resolution] and Simon Hall [Dispute Resolution] were all individually ranked.
“In the Cayman Islands, Nick Bullmore and Jarrod Farley were individually ranked in Corporate & Finance and Investment Funds, while Richard Munden and Alistair Russell received individual recognitions in the Corporate and Finance category. Additionally, Dispute Resolution partners Peter Sherwood, Sam Dawson, and Denis Olarou were individually recognised.
“The Chambers Global Guide ranks the top lawyers and law firms in over 200 jurisdictions across the world. Each ranking is based on the in-depth research conducted by a dedicated and experienced team of researchers throughout the year.”
