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Carey Olsen Named Offshore Firm Of The Year
Carey Olsen has been named Offshore Firm of the Year at the Chambers High Net Worth Awards 2023 – the firm’s third major awards win in less than two months. A spokesperson said, “The annual awards, which took place yesterday evening at The Grand in London, recognise a law firm’s pre-eminence in key jurisdictions and reflect achievements... Read more of this article
Conyers: Campbell Expands Into Wills & Estates
Conyers announced that Associate Anne Campbell, who joined the Bermuda Private Client and Trust team in 2022, has expanded her practice area to include wills and estates. A spokesperson said, “Anne previously worked in that area when she was with another Bermuda law firm. “Campbell is an affiliate member of the Society of Trust and Estate... Read more of this article
Carey Olsen Announces 13 Senior Promotions
Carey Olsen announced the promotion of 13 lawyers across the group including Bermuda’s Honor Desmond-Tetlow. A spokesperson said, “Carey Olsen is pleased to announce the promotion of 13 lawyers across the firm’s Bermuda, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Jersey, London and Singapore offices, with effect from 1 July 2023. “Those promoted to... Read more of this article
Marshall Diel & Myers Features In Global Journal
Bermudian law firm Marshall Diel & Myers Limited was recently featured in a respected global publication providing expert commentary on a complex Supreme Court case. Senior Associate, Tina Herrero, wrote an article on navigating segregated accounts companies in Bermuda in the prestigious journal, INSOL World Q2 2023. Marshall Diel & Myers Limited... Read more of this article
Appleby Shortlisted For Private Client Awards
Appleby has been named a finalist for International Legal Team of the Year at the 2023/24 STEP Private Client Awards. A spokesperson said, “The awards, which will take place in London on 21 September, aim to celebrate excellence among private client solicitors, lawyers, accountants, barristers, bankers, trust managers and financial advisers.” Cayman... Read more of this article
Chief Justice Hargun To Retire At End Of 2023
Chief Justice Narinder Hargun – who was appointed in 2018 — will be retiring at the end of 2023. A Government House spokesperson said, “Chief Justice Narinder Hargun has advised Her Excellency the Governor of his intention to retire at the end of 2023, having been appointed in July 2018. “Her Excellency has instructed the... Read more of this article
Conyers Name Shown On Times Square In NY
Marine Money Week is happening in New York City, and as part of this, Conyers logo appeared on the 10,000 square-foot screen on the NASDAQ Tower at Times Square. A spokesperson said, “Marine Money Week is happening in New York City, and to celebrate the event Marine Money magazine rang the NASDAQ closing bell on 20 June 2023. As part of the ceremony,... Read more of this article
Carey Olsen Named Best Offshore Law Firm
Carey Olsen has been named the best Offshore Law Firm at the 2023 eprivateclient Excellence Awards – the second time the firm has won the accolade in the ceremony’s three-year history. A spokesperson said, “The awards, which took place yesterday evening at the Sheraton Grand London Park Lane, recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements... Read more of this article
Marshall Diel & Myers Continues To Grow
Marshall Diel & Myers said they have hired three attorneys and offered pupillages to two recent graduates as the firm continues to grow its business in Bermuda. Sean Dunleavy and Tashae Trott are the firm’s newest associates whilst Changez Khan has been hired as a senior associate. Shayla Hassell and Matthew Hollis-Smith have secured pupillages... Read more of this article
Carey Olsen Adds Partner To Hong Kong Team
Carey Olsen announced that Matthew Watson has joined the firm’s Hong Kong SAR dispute resolution and litigation team as a partner – the second partner hire for the team this month. A spokesperson said, “Matthew, who has been based at other leading offshore law firms in Bermuda since 2015, has relocated to Hong Kong with Carey Olsen. Whilst... Read more of this article
Carey Olsen Named Offshore Law Firm Of Year
Carey Olsen has been named Offshore Law Firm of the Year at the Chambers Europe Awards 2023, taking home the award for the second year running. A spokesperson said, “The annual awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of law firms over the past year, in particular outstanding work, impressive strategic growth and excellence in client service. “The... Read more of this article
Mark Adams Promoted To MJM Counsel
MJM Limited announced the promotion of Mark Adams to the position of Counsel. A spokesperson said, “Mr Adams’ practice, within the Corporate & Finance Team, focuses on all areas of corporate, finance and banking law. His extensive international expertise specifically includes corporate finance, M&A, advisory, restructuring, venture capital,... Read more of this article
New Partner Joins Carey Olsen In Hong Kong
Carey Olsen welcomed Tim Haynes in their Hong Kong office. A spokesperson said, “Carey Olsen is pleased to welcome expert litigator Tim Haynes, who has joined the firm as a partner in the dispute resolution and litigation team in our Hong Kong SAR office. “Tim has over 20 years’ experience representing a wide range of Asia Pacific-based... Read more of this article
Bermuda Bar Association Elect Officers
The members of the Bermuda Bar Association elected the Bar Council and Officers during their Annual General Meeting today [April 28]. A spokesperson said, “At the Annual General Meeting of the Bermuda Bar Association held today Friday 28 April 2023 provided for by section 5[1] of the Bermuda Bar Act 1974, the membership elected as Bar Council and... Read more of this article
Richardson-Augustus Speaks At Princeton
Appleby Bermuda Partner Tammy Richardson-Augustus spoke at Princeton’s School of Public and International Affairs for a first of its kind Symposium focused on law, identity, and economic development in the Northern Atlantic and larger Caribbean regions. A spokesperson said, “The Symposium took place on 21 April in Princeton, New Jersey. The... Read more of this article
Walkers Serves As Coinbase’s Legal Counsel
Walkers acted as lead legal counsel to Coinbase Bermuda Limited on its successful application for a Class F digital assets business license from the Bermuda Monetary Authority. Partner Natalie Neto stated, “We are excited that Coinbase has chosen to establish an operating presence in Bermuda and delighted to have been able to provide a full range... Read more of this article
