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Packwood Teaching At Albany Law School
Cheryl Packwood is currently four months into a one-year professorship at Albany Law School in New York. A spokesperson said, “Bermudian lawyer and senior C-Suite executive Cheryl Packwood is currently four months into a one-year professorship at Albany Law School. “Ms. Packwood is serving as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Law at Albany... Read more of this article
Appleby Bermuda Welcomes James Sellick
Appleby Bermuda has welcomed seasoned UK advocate, James Sellick, to its expanding Dispute Resolution team. A spokesperson said, “James is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and has significant experience with general civil litigation and, more specifically, judicial review proceedings. “Prior to joining Appleby as an Associate,... Read more of this article
Govt: ‘International Be Kind To Lawyers Day’
The Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs is “putting the spotlight on their outstanding lawyers in Government, in recognition of International Be Kind Lawyers Day, which occurs on the second Tuesday of April each year.” A spokesperson said, “Lawyers have very high-stress jobs and work to advocate for those in our community. The... Read more of this article
Conyers Announces Latest Global Promotions
Conyers confirmed the promotion of three lawyers to Partner and four to Counsel across jurisdictions and practice groups. A spokesperson said, “Partner promotions included Eric Flaye, who is Head of Conyers’ London office, as well as Alex Davies and Spencer Vickers in the Cayman Islands.” “On behalf of my fellow Conyers partners and... Read more of this article
Appleby Announces Partner, Counsel Promotions
Law firm Appleby announce 12 senior promotions across its Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey and Mauritius offices. A spokesperson said, “The promotions, effective from 1 April 2023, include members from across the Group’s Corporate, Dispute Resolution and Private Client & Trusts teams.” Partner... Read more of this article
Carey Olsen Celebrating 125th Anniversary
Founded in 1898, Carey Olsen is celebrating its 125th anniversary, with the firm holding “a series of events across its international network throughout 2023.” A spokesperson said, “Carey Olsen is proud to announce that it is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. “Founded in Guernsey in 1898, the original firm was named... Read more of this article
BYLG To Host Clothing Giveaway On March 18
The Bermuda Young Lawyers Group [BYLG] will be hosting a business attire clothing giveaway on Saturday [March 18] in the Washington Mall from 10.00am to 2.00pm. A spokesperson said, “The BYLG will be hosting a business attire clothing giveaway on Saturday, 18 March, in the Washington Mall, Unit A-3a, [across from Beluga Bar] from 10:00am to 2:00pm.... Read more of this article
Carey Olsen Bermuda Appoint Alex Collis
Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited appointed Alex Collis as counsel in the firm’s corporate practice. A spokesperson said, “Alex has over a decade of experience in both London and Singapore with law firm Watson Farley & Williams, where he trained and qualified as a solicitor. Alex focuses on project finance, acting for and advising sponsor... Read more of this article
Conyers Hires New Family Law Specialist
Conyers announced that Associate Jonathan Casey has joined the Bermuda litigation team. Mr. Casey is a specialist in family and matrimonial law and has been hired to expand the firm’s capacity in that area. “We are delighted to welcome our new attorney Jonathan Casey to Conyers. Jonathan has considerable experience in a wide range of family and... Read more of this article
Minister Announces 2023 Pupillage Recipients
Ashley Fubler and Tjana Wharton are the 2022/23 Ministry of Legal Affairs Pupils, and they will work alongside government lawyers and senior officials. Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Reform Kathy Lynn Simmons said, “The Government is committed to training future Bermudian barristers by providing a comprehensive... Read more of this article
Appleby Welcomes Jane Walker & Hailee Forde
Law firm Appleby has welcomed Jane Walker [Senior Associate] and Hailee Forde [Associate] to their Bermuda office. A spokesperson said, “Jane who started her legal career in Bermuda with Appleby in 2008, recently re-joined Appleby from another local law firm. She advises clients in both the public and private sectors and has extensive experience... Read more of this article
Batten, Blundy & Meyer Called To Bermuda Bar
James Batten, Katie Blundy and Carl Meyer were called to the Bermuda Bar. A spokesperson said, “Appleby is pleased to announce Associates James Batten, Katie Blundy and Carl Meyer were called to the Bermuda Bar on 19 and 20 December 2022 before Chief Justice Narinder Hargun. “James works primarily on insolvency and restructuring, corporate... Read more of this article
Claire van Overdijk Appointed King’s Counsel
Carey Olsen counsel Claire van Overdijk has been appointed King’s Counsel [KC] following her successful application in the 2022 KC competition. A spokesperson said, “”KC status is awarded to practising advocates who have demonstrated considerable skill and excellence in advocacy in difficult cases in the higher courts of England and... Read more of this article
Appleby Lawyers Recognised As ‘Global Elite’
The 2023 edition of the Private Client Global Elite Directory recognised lawyers across four of Appleby‘s global offices. A spokesperson said, “Lawyers from across four of Appleby’s global offices have been recognised in the 2023 edition of the Private Client Global Elite Directory. “Cayman Islands partner and Global Head of Private... Read more of this article
Dr Ian Kawaley Appointed To Appeals Court
Governor Rena Lalgie has announced the appointment of Dr Ian Kawaley as a Justice of Appeal of the Court of Appeal of Bermuda with effect from 1 January 2023. Governor Lalgie said, “Dr Kawaley’s appointment brings a wealth of valuable knowledge and insight to the Court of Appeal from his extensive judicial experience in Bermuda’s Courts over the... Read more of this article
Duvenhage & Goulborn Join MJM Law Firm
MJM Limited welcomed Arno Duvenhage and Michael Goulborn to the Dispute Resolution team. A spokesperson said, “Arno Duvenhage joins the firm as a Senior Associate. He qualified in South Africa [2014] and England and Wales [2020]. Arno is an experienced commercial litigator whose practice focuses on company, insolvency, banking and financial law... Read more of this article
