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Appleby Commended In Law Firm Awards
Appleby was recognised with a Highly Commended status in the Offshore Law Firm of the Year category at this year’s The Lawyer Awards, in relation to their expertise, legal innovation and market-leading strategy. The annual awards which were held on the 25th June 2019, reward best practice and celebrate excellence across the entire industry. The shortlist... Read more of this article
Michelle Falcucci Joins Carey Olsen Bermuda
Carey Olsen Bermuda has appointed Michelle Falcucci in its corporate team. Ms Falcucci, who joins the firm after more than five years as a member of the investment funds and private equity real estate group at Reed Smith in London, specialises in advising clients on a wide range of fund structuring, formation and regulatory matters, particularly in... Read more of this article
Carey Olsen Shortlisted For International Award
Carey Olsen is a finalist in the International Legal Team of the Year category at the 2019/20 STEP Private Client Awards, with the company saying it makes it the “only law firm with a Bermuda-affiliated office to gain a nomination in this or any category.” The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners [STEP] awards, which take place on Wednesday... Read more of this article
Sara Schroter Ross: Chartered Director Status
Bermudian lawyer Sara Schroter Ross has become the youngest member of the Institute of Directors in Bermuda to achieve Chartered Director status. It makes a hat-trick of being the youngest to achieve professional IoD qualifications – in 2014, Mrs Schroter Ross was the first and youngest woman in the Branch to complete the Certificate in Company... 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
Appleby Nominated For Law Firm Of The Year
Appleby has been shortlisted in the Offshore Law Firm of the Year category in this year’s The Lawyer Awards, recognised for their expertise, legal innovation and market-leading strategy. The annual awards reward best practice and celebrate excellence across the whole industry. The shortlist was decided by over 60 judges from across the industry who... Read more of this article
Sam Stevens & Jay Webster Called To The Bar
Bermudian lawyers Sam Stevens and Jay Webster have been called to the Bermuda Bar, having both returned to the island earlier this year to join Carey Olsen Bermuda. Both Mr. Stevens and Mr. Webster were called to the Bar before Chief Justice Narinder Hargun in the Bermuda Supreme Court. The firm, which in just 18 months has rapidly grown to 24 staff,... Read more of this article
Appleby Announces 2019 Senior Promotions
Law firm Appleby has announced twelve senior promotions across its Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Isle of Man and Jersey offices. The Group have also announced the appointment of John Wasty [Bermuda] and Mark Holligon [Isle of Man] as Co-Heads of the Dispute Resolution Global Practice Group. John Wasty has been admitted in six jurisdictions and specialises... 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
Bermuda Bar Council Officers & Members
At the Annual General Meeting of the Association held today [April 24] provided for by section 5[1] of the Bermuda Bar Act 1974, the membership elected a Bar Council and Officers of the Association for the ensuing year as follows: Officers: President Elizabeth Christopher Vice President Cindy E. Clarke Honorary Secretary George N.H. Jones Members: Kehinde... Read more of this article
Adenike Carmichael Joins MJM Law Firm
Law firm MJM Limited announced that Adenike Carmichael has joined as Client Relationship Manager in the firm’s Dispute Resolution Team. Ms Carmichael has extensive experience in the banking and regulatory sectors. Prior to joining MJM Limited, she worked as a Principal with the Bermuda Monetary Authority where she managed a team responsible for the... Read more of this article
Larry Mussenden Appointed Puisne Judge
Governor John Rankin announced that, after consultation with the Chief Justice, he has appointed Mr Larry Mussenden to become a Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court. “Mr Mussenden was called to the Bar in England and Wales in 1995 and the Bermuda Bar in 1996. He served as Crown Counsel from 1996 to 2001,” the statement said. “He then... Read more of this article
