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ISIS Law Group Becomes BeesMont Group
The founders of ISIS Law, established in 2008, have decided that it is now time to change the name of the firm has it has been “misused and abused in the context of an extremist terrorist group” and going forward they will use the name BeesMont, which is a combination of the founders’ names, Sharon A. Beesley and Marco Montarsolo. “Originally... Read more of this article
Appleby Partners To Speak At Trusts Forum
Appleby announced its participation at the inaugural Transcontinental Trusts Bermuda Forum on 27 – 28 April 2015 at the Fairmont Southampton. Appleby lawyers Vanessa Schrum and Keith Robinson will moderate panels at the Transcontinental Trusts Bermuda Forum which is being held on the island for the first time. Appleby is also a gold sponsor of the... Read more of this article
Transcontinental Trusts Forum To Be Held
An international audience of trusts experts will hear about the importance of stress testing trust structures at a major conference to be held in Bermuda. The Transcontinental Trusts: Bermuda Forum, [link here] with more than 100 delegates, will be held at the Fairmont Southampton on Monday and Tuesday, April 27 and 28. Speakers at the event will include... Read more of this article
Bennett Jones Law Firm Launches In Bermuda
Bennett Jones [Bermuda] Ltd. announced the establishment of its law practice in Bermuda through a close association with the Canadian-based law firm of the same name, Bennett Jones LLP, as part of the firm’s ongoing international commitment to clients. “We are excited to add the Bermuda office to our platform through our association with Bennett... Read more of this article
Michael Hanson Named Counsel By Appleby
Michael Hanson has been named Counsel by Appleby. Across the firm’s offices, Appleby announced a total seven firm wide appointments, including one lawyer to partner and six to counsel. Michael Hanson is a member of the Dispute Resolution group and is also the head of the Bermuda Employment and Immigration team. Mr Hanson leads a team of lawyers who... Read more of this article
CD&P: Mergers Will Strengthen Island’s Position
Mergers affecting Bermuda’s re/insurance sector will strengthen the Island’s position as a major international market, according to a director of a leading Island law firm. Graham Collis, a director in the corporate department in the Bermuda office of Conyers Dill & Pearman, believes that the recently announced deals between XL and Catlin, RenaissanceRe... Read more of this article
Appleby Teams Top Ranked By Chambers Global
Appleby announced that Chambers Global Guide, a leading research publication to the legal profession, has awarded the firm’s Bermuda lawyers with the most individual rankings and continues to top rank its Bermuda Insurance and Dispute Resolution practice teams.Chambers recognised sixteen Appleby lawyers, the most individual rankings of any law firm... Read more of this article
Conyers Top Ranked In Chambers & Partners
Conyers Dill & Pearman highlighted the Firm’s annual Chambers & Partners rankings for 2015. Conyers was once again placed in Band 1 of the Offshore Global-wide category. Narinder Hargun, Director and Co-Chair said “This year’s rankings are a standout achievement for the Firm. We thank all of our lawyers for their continued efforts throughout... Read more of this article
PLP Question $1.5M Legal Fees For Waterfront
[Updated] “The revelation that the OBA paid out nearly $1.5 million in legal fees to seek guidance on how to void the Hamilton Waterfront Lease is an affront to every Bermudian who has been forced to bear the burden of that organization’s version of shared sacrifice,” Senator Marc Daniels said this evening. Senator Daniels said, “Assuming... Read more of this article
Appleby Advises Joyas International Holdings
Law firm Appleby acted as Bermuda counsel to Joyas International Holdings Limited [Joyas] in relation to its proposed renounceable non-underwritten rights issue of warrants and convertible bonds. Joyas will issue warrants at an aggregate price of up to approximately S$3.5 million and 7.0% convertible bonds due 2020 at an aggregate price of up to approximately... Read more of this article
Chief Justice Requests Meeting After Walkout
Following the walkout by some lawyers at Friday’s Special Court Sitting which marks the Opening of the Legal Year, Chief Justice Ian Kawaley said he “requested an urgent meeting with representatives of those members of the Criminal Defence Bar who left the courtroom” and he considers “their conduct to have been inappropriate.” The... Read more of this article
Photos & Speeches: Opening Of 2015 Legal Year
[Updated] The Opening of the 2015 Legal Year was marked with a Special Court Sitting on Friday [Jan 23], with members of the Bar gathering to formally open the Legal Year. Speaking at the event, Chief Justice of Bermuda Ian Kawaley said: “Some might ask why so much care and expense is being deployed by the three branches of Government in relation... Read more of this article
