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Walkers Advises Opera On Meritus Acquisition
Walkers advised Opera Group Limited on its acquisition of Bermuda-based Meritus Trust Company Limited. A spokesperson said, “Walkers, the international legal and professional services firm, has advised Opera Group Limited on its acquisition of Meritus Trust Company Limited, a highly regarded Bermuda-based trust and corporate services provider. The... Read more of this article
Carey Olsen Secures Top Legal 500 Honors
Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited has achieved standout rankings in the newly released Legal 500 Caribbean 2026 guide, including five Tier 1 practice rankings and 13 ‘Leading Partner’ rankings – the highest possible achievement for practices and lawyers respectively. A spokesperson said, “The firm continues to lead the way with Tier... Read more of this article
Conyers Earns Top-Tier Rankings In Legal 500
Conyers earned top-tier rankings in the 2026 edition of The Legal 500 across its global offices and practice areas. A spokesperson said, “Conyers is pleased to announce its continued recognition in the 2026 edition of The Legal 500 directory, with top-tier rankings across the firm’s jurisdictions and practice areas in Bermuda, the British Virgin... Read more of this article
Skye Burrows Called To Bermuda Bar
“I look forward to embracing new challenges, refining my skills, and making a positive impact within the legal sector,” Skye Burrows said as she was called to the Bermuda Bar. A spokesperson said, “Appleby is pleased to announce Skye Burrows was called to the Bermuda Bar on 24 October 2025 before Chief Justice Larry Mussenden. “Skye... Read more of this article
Prosecutors Attend IAP Conference In Singapore
Bermuda’s prosecutors participated in the IAP’s 30th Annual Conference in Singapore, joining global counterparts to discuss the evolving role of prosecution under the theme “The Versatile Prosecutor.” A Government spokesperson said, “The 30th Annual Conference and General Meeting of the International Association of Prosecutors [IAP], held... Read more of this article
Tashae Trott Rejoins Conyers As Associate
Conyers has announced that Tashae Trott has rejoined the firm as an Associate in its Bermuda Corporate practice. A spokesperson said, “Tashae previously worked at the firm as a pupil in September 2021, gaining experience in the Corporate, Private Client & Trust and Litigation practices. She successfully completed her pupillage and was called... Read more of this article
Carey Olsen Promotes Six To Senior Associates
Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited has announced the promotion of six lawyers — Siobhan Boys, Charlotte Donnelly, Matthew Summers, Thomas Connor, Matthew Dulaney, and Erinn O’Brien — to the role of senior associate across its dispute resolution and corporate teams. A spokesperson said, “Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited is pleased to announce that it has... Read more of this article
Sarah Blair Appointed As Head Of Employment
Conyers has appointed Sarah Blair as Head of Employment, further strengthening the firm’s Employment & Immigration practice. A spokesperson said, “Sarah has been with Conyers for 6 years. She brings a wealth of experience in employment and regulatory law, dispute resolution and data protection. She regularly handles matters for clients... Read more of this article
Akira McDonald Called To Bermuda Bar
“This moment is not just a personal milestone for me, but a tribute to the support, sacrifice, and belief of those who walked beside me,” Akira McDonald said as she was called to the Bermuda Bar. A spokesperson said, “Appleby is pleased to announce Akira McDonald was called to the Bermuda Bar on 3 October 2025 before Chief Justice Larry... Read more of this article
Mya Gibbons Called To Bermuda Bar
Appleby announced that Mya Gibbons was called to the Bermuda Bar. A spokesperson said, “Appleby is pleased to announce Mya Gibbons was called to the Bermuda Bar on 12 September 2025 before Justice Shade Subair Williams. “Mya holds a postgraduate diploma in Professional Legal Practice and Master of Science in Law, Business and Management... Read more of this article
Carey Olsen Wins Digital Assets Practice Of Year
Carey Olsen has been named Digital Assets Practice of the Year at the 2025 STEP Private Client Awards, recognizing the firm’s leadership in innovative digital asset legal work. A spokesperson said, “Carey Olsen has been named Digital Assets Practice of the Year at the 2025 STEP Private Client Awards, taking top spot in one of the most contested... Read more of this article
Appleby Expands Bermuda Team
Appleby has strengthened its Bermuda office with three new lawyers, adding Mike Goulborn and Matthew Hollis-Smith to its Dispute Resolution team, and Avechi Chimara to its Corporate practice. A spokesperson said, “Leading offshore law firm Appleby expands its Bermuda office with three new lawyers joining its top-ranked practices. Senior Associate Mike... Read more of this article
