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Land Title Registration: Your Questions Answered
[Written by Francesca Fox] A public register of land ownership in Bermuda was created for the first time by The Land Title Registration Act, 2011, which came into full effect in August 2018. Land Title Registration is intended to provide certainty of ownership backed by a Government guarantee, simplify proof and transmission of ownership, and, over... Read more of this article
Conyers Represents Carnival In $6B Financing
Conyers provided Bermuda law advice to Carnival Corporation in connection with its private offering of US$6 billion in two tranches of notes. A spokesperson said, “Conyers provided Bermuda law advice to Carnival Corporation in connection with its private offering of US$6 billion in two tranches of notes. The transaction involved numerous jurisdictions... Read more of this article
Conyers Donates $100,000 To Local Charities
Conyers is pledging $100,000 to Bermuda charities to help the local community during the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “In recognition of the challenges faced by the local community due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we are significantly increasing the annual support we give to the community by pledging $100,000 to Bermuda charities. “This... Read more of this article
Fox, Macdonald, Panchaud & Millett Promoted
Conyers announced the promotion of Francesca Fox, Alexandra Macdonald and Jennifer Panchaud to Director, and Cynthia Millett to Counsel in the Bermuda office. “We congratulate these four talented Bermudian lawyers on their well-deserved promotions, which reflect the faith that both clients and the firm have in them,” said Christian Luthi, Chairman. “Francesca,... Read more of this article
Conyers Activates Business Continuity Strategy
In the wake of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Conyers has activated its business continuity planning strategies, “which ensures that they can continue providing services to their clients while also preventing the spread of the Coronavirus virus.” A spokesperson said, “Conyers has been carefully monitoring the coronavirus [Covid-19]... Read more of this article
‘Projecting Our Voices: Importance Of Pitch’
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2020, Conyers partnered with WeSpeak Bermuda to present “Projecting our voices – The importance of a personal pitch. Where are you on your personal professional journey?” The event on 5 March at the Hamilton Princess was attended by over 60 women from a range of business backgrounds. WeSpeak volunteer... Read more of this article
Conyers Receives Top-Tier Recognition
Chambers Global legal directory has recognized Conyers as Band 1 for Bermuda Corporate & Finance, Insurance and Dispute Resolution, and International Private Client: Offshore Firms. A spokesperson said, “The Chambers Global legal directory has been released for 2020. Conyers has been recognized as Band 1 for Bermuda Corporate & Finance,... Read more of this article
Conyers Hires New Associates And Trainees
Conyers has welcomed six new associates to its Bermuda office in the last three months; Jessica Harris, Alexis Haynes and Karoline Tauschke have joined the Corporate practice, Britt Smith and Michele Gavin-Rizzuto have joined the Litigation practice, and Oliver Goodwin joined the Real Estate and Property practice. “We are delighted to welcome our... Read more of this article
Legal 500 Recognises 32 Local Conyers Lawyers
The strength of Conyers’ legal practice in Bermuda has been recognised by The Legal 500 directory 2020, with 32 local Conyers lawyers ranked. Director and Chairman, Christian Luthi said: “I am delighted to see that once again we have received such excellent rankings. It is testament to the quality of our lawyers and the professionalism and expertise... Read more of this article
Conyers Advise Algonquin Regarding Ascendant
Law firm Conyers advised Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. [APUC] in the acquisition of all of Ascendant Group Limited’s issued and outstanding shares. “Under the terms of the all-cash transaction, which has been approved by the board of directors of each company and by the shareholders of Ascendant, Ascendant’s shareholders will receive... Read more of this article
Conyers Legal Scholarship & Bursary Winners
Conyers announced that Conor Hay is the 2019 recipient of the firm’s legal scholarship award, and the firm also awarded four new bursaries to Bermudian law students Ciara Burrows, Ryan Robinson Perinchief, Nicole Yearwood, and Shayla Smith. The scholarship award, presented annually to a Bermudian enrolled in a law degree programme, is valued... Read more of this article
Vanessa Gilbert Awarded Conyers Scholarship
Conyers has announced that Vanessa Gilbert is the 2019 recipient of the firm’s Leadership Scholarship Award. A spokesperson said, “The award, which is valued at US$5000, is presented annually to a graduating CedarBridge Academy student. The recipient will have demonstrated leadership abilities through practical experience, personal reflection... Read more of this article
Conyers To Hold Open House On Aug 7th
Conyers is inviting anyone interested in a career in law to an Open House to network with lawyers and learn more about the firm and the legal profession in Bermuda. The event will take place on Wednesday, 7 August from 5:00pm to 7:30pm at Conyers’ Richmond House office on Par-la-Ville Road. Attendees are asked to RSVP by 31 July to careers@conyers.com. “Our... Read more of this article
Conyers Ranked In Top Offshore Trust Advisors
Conyers’ Bermuda Private Client & Trust practice has been recognized Band 1 in Chambers & Partners’ High Net Worth Guide 2019. The firm continues to be the only firm ranked Band 1 in Bermuda for Offshore Trusts and has been described this year as a “powerhouse in the Caribbean and across all offshore jurisdictions” and “hands-down... Read more of this article
Transcontinental Trusts Forum From June 6 – 7
Conyers is a gold sponsor of the Transcontinental Trusts International Forum 2019. The forum, now in its fifth year, will take place from 6-7 June at the Hamilton Princess. “The must attend private client event is a prestigious fixture within the trust industry, attracting a number of expert speakers from around the world to Bermuda. Conyers’... Read more of this article
Conyers Promotes Alexander, Atherden, Bernard
Conyers announced the promotion of Robert Alexander, Angela Atherden and Stephanie Bernard to Counsel. Christian Luthi, Chairman, said: “I congratulate Robert, Angela and Stephanie on their well-deserved promotions. They are talented lawyers who provide a first-class level of service to our clients and are well-respected by colleagues within Conyers.... Read more of this article
