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Conyers Promotes Three Bermudian Lawyers
Conyers Dill & Pearman announced Sophia Greaves, Niel Jones and Scott Pearman have been appointed as Directors in the Bermuda office. “Sophia, Niel and Scott are tremendous assets to our Bermuda practice”, said Narinder Hargun, Director and Co-Chairman of the Firm. He continued, “They are respected leaders both locally and globally. We congratulate... Read more of this article
Governor Appoints Registrar To Supreme Court
The Governor, Mr George Fergusson, has announced today that he has appointed Ms Shade Subair Williams to succeed Ms Charlene Scott as Registrar to the Supreme Court. Mr Fergusson said, “I am very pleased to announce Ms Subair Williams’ appointment, following the recommendation of the Judicial & Legal Services Committee. :She is highly qualified... Read more of this article
Larry Mussenden Appointed As New DPP
Governor George Fergusson has announced the appointment of Mr Larry Mussenden as Director of Public Prosecutions in succession to Mr Rory Field. In making the appointment, Mr Fergusson has accepted the recommendation of the Judicial and Legal Services Committee. Mr Fergusson has said: “I am very pleased to make this appointment. Mr Mussenden... Read more of this article
Hong Kong Lawyers Dress In Bermuda Shorts
Bermuda shorts made a statement in Hong Kong this month, as at a special event to promote Walkers Professional Services, more than 20 lawyers from the firm’s regional office donned Bermuda shorts to welcome Walkers’ new association with Taylors in Bermuda. More than 200 clients were invited as a thank-you for their support and to introduce Kevin... Read more of this article
“Heaven’s Door: Death As A Taxable Event”
Could death taxes eventually be phased out in favour of a more efficient system? That is a question being posed by a leading Bermuda lawyer who is speaking at a prestigious conference on the Island. Peter Pearman, a Director in the Private Client and Trust department of Conyers Dill & Pearman, is taking part in the Legal Week Private Client Forum... Read more of this article
International Lawyers To Attend Bermuda Forum
A high-level delegation of more than 60 international lawyers will be among attendees at the fourth annual Legal Week Private Client Forum Americas this week—the first time the event has been held in Bermuda. The forum runs Wednesday through Friday at the Rosewood Tucker’s Point Resort, attracting some of the world’s key influencers and elite... Read more of this article
Harneys Fiduciary Services Hires Kim Armstrong
Harneys said they are “pleased to announce further growth in Bermuda with the hire of Bermudian Kim Armstrong to its Bermuda Fiduciary Services group.” Ms Armstrong is a Senior Corporate Administrator with 16 years of experience in the corporate services industry. She specialises in incorporation, administration of Bermuda Exempted mutual... Read more of this article
Chief Justice: Opening Of Bermuda’s Legal Year
“One of the main challenges facing any legal community in a financial centre dominated by international business interests is mastering the art of maintaining the extremely delicate balance between the interests of the moneyed few and the wage-dependent many,” Chief Justice Ian Kawaley said, adding that, “Disparities of wealth, both... Read more of this article
Photos: Special Sitting Of The Supreme Court
A Special Sitting of the Supreme Court was held on Friday [Jan 22] to mark the Ceremonial Opening of Bermuda’s 2016 Legal Year. Chief Justice Ian Kawaley said, “This year marks the 400th anniversary of the first sitting of the Court of General Assize on June 15, 1616. “It will afford us an opportunity, over the course of the year, not... Read more of this article
Harneys Adds Five Lawyers To Bermuda Practice
Harneys announced the addition of five lawyers to its growing Bermuda practice, with Jayson Wood, Tim Frith and Matthew Watson joining Harneys’ litigation and insolvency practice, while the firm has hired Andrea Moniz-DeSousa and Alsha Wilson in its corporate practice. Since opening in Bermuda just over three months ago, Harneys has continued to recruit... Read more of this article
Appleby Law Firm Announce Promotions, Moves
Law firm Appleby has announced a number of promotions, which includes six partners and 11 lawyers to the position of Counsel effective 1 January 2016. “The individuals are spread across some of Appleby’s offices with three partner appointments and one Counsel appointment in Bermuda,” the company said. “The new partners are Michael... Read more of this article
DPP Rory Field To Leave In February 2016
Government House today confirmed that the Director of Public Prosecutions Rory Field has informed the Governor that he will be leaving his post at the end of February 2016 in order to “take up a new opportunity.” Governor George Fergusson said: “I have accepted Mr Field’s resignation with regret. He has done an excellent job – which... Read more of this article
