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Yan-Xia Rogers Joins Carey Olsen Bermuda
Carey Olsen announced that Yan-Xia Rogers has “returned home to Bermuda to join the firm’s corporate team.” A spokesperson said, “Yan-Xia will specialise in corporate and commercial law, advising clients on a range of cross-border transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance matters. “Having moved... Read more of this article
Josephine Noddings To Speak At Risk Summit
Appleby counsel Josephine Noddings will address insurtech innovation at the Bermuda Risk Summit on March 15, 2024. A spokesperson said, “Appleby Counsel Josephine Noddings will speak at the Bermuda Risk Summit, taking place on 13-15 March 2024 at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club. “The three-day conference which is presented by the... Read more of this article
Carey Olsen Hosts Panel For Women’s Day
Carey Olsen Bermuda celebrated International Women’s Day with a panel discussion featuring prominent female leaders in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Carey Olsen Bermuda has marked this year’s International Women’s Day with an insightful panel discussion focusing on the professional and personal experiences of four women leading... Read more of this article
Carey Olsen Advises XBTO Global On Acquisition
Carey Olsen’s fintech team in Bermuda has advised digital assets and tailored investment solutions group XBTO Global on its dual acquisition of Bermuda licensed digital asset businesses Stablehouse Ltd and XBTO International Ltd. A spokesperson said, “Stablehouse is a digital asset custody and trading platform that helps institutions mitigate... Read more of this article
De Waal Nigrini Promoted To Associate At MJM
MJM Limited has promoted De Waal Nigrini to the position of associate within their Corporate and Finance team. A spokesperson said, “Internationally recognized law firm, MJM Limited, is delighted to announce that De Waal Nigrini has been promoted to associate on the Corporate and Finance team. “De Waal is dual-qualified having been admitted... Read more of this article
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... Read more of this article
Appleby Bermuda Top-Ranked In Chambers
Law firm Appleby has received top rankings in Bermuda in the 2024 Chambers Global Legal Guide. Appleby’s Bermuda office has been ranked in Band 1, the highest tier, in three categories: Corporate & Finance, Dispute Resolution and Insurance. A spokesperson said, “Appleby also has 10 lawyers ranked across the categories: “Corporate &... Read more of this article
Conyers Recognized In 2024 Chambers Guide
Conyers’ key Bermuda legal practices have again been recognised as market-leading in Bermuda by law firm directory Chambers and Partners in its newly released Global Guide 2024, having once again secured Band 1 rankings across three key practice areas: Corporate & Finance, Insurance, and Dispute Resolution. A spokesperson said, “Conyers’... Read more of this article
Carey Olsen Ranked Well In Chambers Guide
Carey Olsen was recognized as a leading Bermuda-based law firm in the Chambers Global 2024 guide. A spokesperson said, “Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited has been recognised as a leading Bermuda law firm in the newly released Chambers Global 2024 guide, with a promotion to Band 1 for Dispute Resolution and sustained Band 2 rankings for its Corporate... Read more of this article
Chief Justice Larry Mussenden Sworn-In
Chief Justice Larry Mussenden was officially sworn in as the new Chief Justice of Bermuda today [Feb 8] at Government House. Speaking at the event, he said, “Your Excellency, Honourable Premier, Deputy Governor, Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Judges of the Supreme Court, my Family, Distinguished Guests.. Good afternoon, boa tarde, bonjour, hola,... Read more of this article
Appleby Lawyers Recognized In Global Directory
Six lawyers from across Appleby’s global Private Client & Trusts and Dispute Resolution practices have been recognised in the 2024 edition of the Private Client Global Elite Directory. A spokesperson said, ”Partners Vanessa Schrum [Bermuda] and Carlos de Serpa Pimentel [Cayman Islands] have both been ranked as ‘Private Client Global Elite’... Read more of this article
Nicola Bruce Joins Appleby Bermuda As Partner
Appleby announced that Nicola Bruce, a leading private client lawyer in trust law and trust litigation, recently joined the Bermuda office as Partner. A spokesperson said, “Nicola has a wealth of experience in offshore private client work, including many years practicing in Bermuda. She has acted for some of the world’s highest net-worth international... Read more of this article
Minister Condemns Violence Outside Courts
Minister of National Security Michael Weeks has ”condemned the acts of violence which took place outside of the Supreme Court recently.” Minister Weeks said, “Several incidences of anti-social behaviour occurred last week outside of our court buildings. These acts of violence involved assaulting and harassing court officers who were carrying... Read more of this article
Mahogany Bean To Join Carey Olsen Hong Kong
Bermudian lawyer Mahogany Bean will be seconded to Carey Olsen’s Hong Kong office later this month to work alongside Hong Kong partner Matthew Watson. A spokesperson said, “Mahogany, a Bermudian, successfully completed her pupillage with Carey Olsen and was called to the Bermuda Bar in April 2022. She has developed a broad practice within... Read more of this article
Carey Olsen’s Steven Rees Davies Recognized
Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited partner Steven Rees Davies has been recognised as one of Bermuda’s leading practitioners in FinTech and blockchain by Who’s Who Legal. A spokesperson said, “Who’s Who Legal has featured Steven in its 2023 FinTech and Blockchain Report, which recognises leading FinTech and blockchain legal practitioners... Read more of this article
Appleby Celebrates 25 Years Supporting STAR
Appleby Bermuda marked its 25th year of support for local charity STAR [Supportive Therapy for persons with AIDS and their Relatives] during the holiday season. A spokesperson said, “Appleby has been supporting STAR charity during the holidays since 1998, supporting six families with food hampers, fruit baskets and gifts, with gift certificates... Read more of this article