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Law: UK Reforms Raise Questions For Bermuda
[Written by Martyn Naylor] The UK’s financial sector is often in the media nowadays, and rarely for the right reasons. There sometimes seems to be a rule amongst journalists that the word ‘banking’ must be followed by ‘scandal’. Yet there is one extremely important part of that sector which has [for the last few years at least] kept itself... Read more of this article
Centre On Philanthropy’s Free Legal Seminar
With the support of the Bermuda Bar Association, knowledgeable Bermuda corporate lawyers will be volunteering their time for a two hour information session available to non-profit members of the Centre on Philanthropy. The event will be held at the Centre on Philanthropy on Wesley Street, Hamilton on November 17th from 5:30pm until 7:30pm. “The... Read more of this article
Government House Appoints Carlisle Greaves
Government House today announced that the Governor, Mr George Fergusson, has reappointed Mr Carlisle Greaves to the office of Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of Bermuda with effect from 1 January 2016. Mr Greaves will serve in this role for a further period of two years on a part-time basis. The Governor said, “I am delighted that Mr Greaves has... Read more of this article
Appleby Named Offshore Firm Of The Year
Leading offshore law firm Appleby has been named Legal 500 UK 2015 ‘Firm of the Year’ in the Offshore category. The Legal 500 UK Awards seek to identify the most capable, expert firms operating across a number of different areas of law. “We are honoured to be named as Offshore Firm of the Year by the Legal 500 and the network of in-house... Read more of this article
Louise Charleson Joins MJM Law Firm
MJM Limited announced that Louise Charleson has joined the practice as a Senior Associate. Ms Charleson has joined MJM as a member of the Dispute Resolution Group, advising both local and international clients on a wide range of commercial litigation and dispute resolution matters including high-value trust disputes and restructures, cases involving... Read more of this article
Column: Firms A ‘Watershed For Our Jurisdiction’
[Opinion column written by Bermuda Business Development Agency CEO Ross Webber] Recent moves by leading global law firms to set up offices in Bermuda mark something of a watershed for our jurisdiction. Bermuda has been renowned for its strength and depth with regard to quality lawyers—however, it has not always been heralded for its variety of choice.... Read more of this article
Eron Hill Set To Begin Legal Studies In England
One of Bermuda’s brightest young legal minds is departing for the United Kingdom to further his legal education at Durham University, with Eron Hill set to begin his studies next month. Durham University is located in North Eastern England, on the border of Scotland, and its Law Program is third ranked behind Oxford and Cambridge University. Mr. Hill... Read more of this article
Harneys To Establish Presence in Bermuda
Hurrion & Associates announced it has combined with international offshore law firm Harneys, and will establish a presence in Bermuda. Sarah-Jane Hurrion will be Managing Partner of the resulting full-service legal and fiduciary services business, to be known as Harneys Bermuda. Ms Hurrion said, “Hurrion & Associates is pleased to be joining... Read more of this article
Tomas Amaral Wins Legal Education Award
Law firm Sedgwick Chudleigh Ltd. has announced that Tomas Amaral is the recipient of its 2015 Legal Education Award, and that he has received the full award amount of $10,000 for the second year in a row. Mr. Amaral is entering his third and final year of the LL.B. program at the University of Kent in Canterbury, in the UK. He was also recently elected... Read more of this article
Finnerty & Braithwaite Receive Education Awards
Marshall Diel & Myers Limited announced the selection of William Finnerty as their 2015 Legal Scholarship Award recipient and Taylor Braithwaite as their 2015 Legal Bursary award recipient. “By providing financial assistance, mentorship and professional guidance, Marshall Diel & Myers Limited is pleased to be able to help these young Bermudian... Read more of this article
Appleby Takes Top Spot In Legal “Who’s Who”
Appleby, one of the world’s largest providers of offshore legal, fiduciary and administration services, has snapped up the largest number of listings in the latest Who’s Who Legal Asset Recovery with top lawyers based in the Cayman Islands, Bermuda, the BVI, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. Who’s Who Legal identifies the foremost legal... Read more of this article
MJM Promotes Haworth To Senior Associate
The directors of MJM announced the appointment of Jennifer Haworth as a Senior Associate. Ms Haworth is a member of the firm’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution team. She undertook her legal training at the University of Kent at Canterbury and completed the Bar Vocational Course at the Inns of Court School of Law in London before returning to Bermuda... Read more of this article
