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Victoria Pearman Appointed As Ombudsman
Government House has announced the appointment of lawyer Victoria Pearman as the next Ombudsman. Ms Pearman will succeed Ms Arlene Brock, whose term of office will finish on 31 January 2014. Governor George Fergusson said: “I am delighted that Ms Pearman has accepted this role. The Ombudsman is a fundamentally important part of ensuring good governance,... Read more of this article
MJM Tallies Global Awards And Recognitions
As another successful year comes to a close, MJM Limited, the recipient of several global awards this year, said they have much to look forward to in 2014. Among the recognitions the law firm received is that of Best Corporate and Commercial Team in Bermuda in 2013, awarded by Capital Finance International. MJM was chosen based on the firm’s high... Read more of this article
Appleby Advises Willas-Array Electronics
Appleby acted as Bermuda counsel for Willas-Array Electronics [Holdings] Limited [Willas-Array] in relation to its listing by way of introduction on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on 6 December 2013. The shares of Willas-Array have been listed on the main board of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited since July 2001. The... Read more of this article
120 Attendees At Insurance Insuralex Meeting
The first Mid-Year Meeting to be held in Bermuda of Insuralex, a worldwide network of independent insurance and reinsurance lawyers, attracted over 120 attendees to its recent seminar, of which 37 people were from overseas, representing over 12 countries. MJM Limited is the Bermuda member of Insuralex and hosted the group this month. Key attendees... Read more of this article
Rory Field’s Contract Extended For Another Year
Governor George Fergusson, today [Dec 2] announced that the appointment of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr. Rory Field, has been extended for a further year, until the end of 2014. A spokesperson said, “It has been the intention since Mr. Field’s re-appointment in 2010 that if possible his successor would be a Bermudian. “A competition... Read more of this article
Appleby Advises Credit Suisse On Issuance
Law firm Appleby acted as both Bermuda and BVI counsel to Credit Suisse AG, Singapore Branch [Credit Suisse] in connection with a two tranche [US$50 million and further US$70 million] convertible bond issuance by Bermuda incorporated Hong Kong listed Goldpoly New Energy Holdings Limited [Goldpoly]. Credit Suisse acted as arranger and one of the purchasers... Read more of this article
Bermuda Lawyers Contribute To New Law Book
Local lawyers have contributed to the Family Law Jurisdictional Comparisons [2nd edition], published by European Lawyer/Thomson Reuters. Rachael Barritt and Adam Richards, directors of Marshall Diel & Myers Limited and senior members of their Matrimonial and Family Team were invited to co-author the analysis of Bermuda family law for the publication,... Read more of this article
Conyers Praised In Who’s Who Rankings
Law firm Conyers, Dill & Pearman has been recognised as a top firm in The International Who’s Who of Private Client Lawyers 2013, with the the island’s Alec Anderson named one of the ten most highly regarded individuals in the field. In the recently released first edition of The International Who’s Who of Private Client Lawyers, Who’s... Read more of this article
Marshall Diel & Myers Launches New Website
Marshall Diel & Myers Limited has launched its new website, which will provide valuable and up-to-date information to current and potential clients. The new website, which offers quick and easy access to essential information on Marshall Diel & Myers Limited and its practice areas, is part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the quality and availability... Read more of this article
MJM To Host Global Insurance Lawyers Group
Law firm MJM Limited will host Insuralex, a worldwide network of independent insurance and reinsurance lawyers dedicated to the insurance and risk management communities, in Bermuda from November 6-9 for its Mid-Year Meeting. MJM is the Bermuda member of Insuralex and this is the first time that the meeting has been hosted in Bermuda. Devereux Chambers,... Read more of this article
Timothy Frith Called To The Bermuda Bar
MJM Limited announced that Timothy Frith was called to the Bermuda Bar this morning [Sept 19] Mr. Frith has 15 years’ experience at the English Bar practicing from Lamb Chambers and Devereux Chambers in Middle Temple. He remains a door tenant of Devereux Chambers. His practice encompasses commercial, insurance, company and insolvency matters and he... Read more of this article
Appleby Announces 2013 Scholarship Recipients
Appleby on Thursday [Sept 5] announced its 2013 scholarship and bursary recipients. For over 35 years, the Partners of Appleby have awarded scholarships and bursaries to qualified Bermudian applicants. The firm’s Legal Education Scholarship, valued at $30,000, is awarded to Catherine Campbell, a recent graduate with first class honours from University... Read more of this article
