Seven Bermudians Promoted At Walkers
Walkers has announced the promotion of seven Bermudians – Benjamin Green, Taryn Swainson, Sarai Paul, Madison Petty, Kyra Beach, Catherine Outerbridge and Samantha Walker – across their Bermuda and London offices.
A spokesperson said, “Walkers, the international legal and professional services firm, has announced the promotion of seven Bermudians across it’s Bermuda and London offices. The appointments reinforce the firm’s commitment to developing talent and delivering high-quality legal and professional services to its clients.
“In Bermuda, promotions include Benjamin Green to senior counsel for Finance and Corporate, as well as Taryn Swainson to executive legal secretary in Finance & Corporate. Alongside, in business services, Sarai Paul, Madison Petty & Kyra Beach.
“Pathways for progression can be seen abroad with Walkers as two Bermudians based in London have been promoted, Catherine Outerbridge to senior counsel in Finance & Corporate and Samantha Walker to senior counsel in Insurance.
“Together the promotions reflect Walkers’ continued investment in its people, its clients and the long-term success of its Bermuda practice.
“The news comes in a landmark year for the office, which marked its tenth anniversary in 2026, a decade on from its establishment as the first new international firm to enter the Bermuda market.”
Kevin Taylor, managing partner of Walkers’ Bermuda office, said: “Each of these colleagues has earned this recognition through the quality of their work and their commitment to delivering a best-in-class service for our clients. We look forward to their continued growth and significant contributions to our business going forward.”
The spokesperson said, “Walkers is proud to support the continued growth of Bermudian talent, with promotions across both the Bermuda and London offices, reflecting the culture of advancement within the firm. It has been another significant year for the firm. In total, 112 people have been promoted at all levels across the firm’s global offices this year, in one of the largest promotion rounds in its history. Further promotions across Walkers Professional Services [WPS] will be announced later this month.
“The newly promoted professionals are listed below:
Legal Services
- Benjamin Green, Senior Counsel, Finance & Corporate
- Catherine Outerbridge, Senior Counsel, Finance & Corporate [London office]
- Samantha Walker, Senior Counsel, Insurance [London office]
- Taryn Swainson, Executive Legal Secretary, Finance & Corporate
Business Services
- Madison Petty, Senior Marketing and Business Development Manager
- Sarai Paul, HR Manager
- Kyra Beach, Marketing and Business Development Executive”
