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Maria Sofianos Appointed As Magistrate

Maria Sofianos Appointed As Magistrate

Governor Rena Lalgie announced the appointment of Maria Sofianos as Magistrate with effect from November 1st, 2022. A spokesperson said, “This appointment follows an open and competitive recruitment process and a recommendation received from the Judicial and Legal Services Committee.” Governor Lalgie said, “I am very pleased to announce Ms Sofianos’... Read more of this article

Kiara Wilkinson Called To The Bermuda Bar

Kiara Wilkinson Called To The Bermuda Bar

Appleby announced that Kiara Wilkinson was called to the Bermuda Bar before Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of Bermuda Larry Mussenden. A spokesperson said, “Kiara, currently in her second year of Appleby’s legal trainee programme, obtained a Bachelors in Criminology [Hons] from Kingston University. She went on to complete a Graduate Diploma in... Read more of this article

Karim Creary Called To The Bermuda Bar

Karim Creary Called To The Bermuda Bar

Appleby announced that Karim Creary was called to the Bermuda Bar before Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of Bermuda Larry Mussenden. A spokesperson said, “Karim is currently in his second year of Appleby’s legal trainee programme. He obtained both a Graduate Diploma of Law and a Legal Practice Course certificate from The University of Law, Bristol. “Karim... Read more of this article

Carey Olsen Partners With World Triathlon

Carey Olsen Partners With World Triathlon

Carey Olsen Bermuda will be competing in the Triathlon Union’s 2022 World Triathlon Series Championships in Bermuda to raise funds for Family Centre Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The leading offshore law firm is also proud to be one of the sponsors and an Official Partner of the event as it returns for the first time since the pandemic. “The... Read more of this article

Theodora Hand Joins Appleby Bermuda

Theodora Hand Joins Appleby Bermuda

Appleby Bermuda has welcomed Theodora Hand as Head of Employment and Immigration within its Dispute Resolution team. A spokesperson said, “Prior to joining Appleby, Theodora practiced at St. Philips Chambers in the UK where she developed a successful and reputable employment practice representing large UK companies in complex matters. She joins Appleby... Read more of this article

Walkers Grows Bermuda Office By 25%

Walkers Grows Bermuda Office By 25%

Walkers law firm said they are “substantially growing” their business in Bermuda, with the law firm noting that it “has increased its headcount in Bermuda by 25% in the last 12 months as it expands to meet growing market demand.” A spokesperson said, “Walkers, the international law firm, is substantially growing its business... Read more of this article

Six Complete Walkers Summer Internship

Six Complete Walkers Summer Internship

Kalshae Matthews, Caitlin Hyland, Jasmin Brown, Sarah Medeiros, Ella Rouja, and McKenzie-Kohl Tuckett all took part in Walkers Bermuda Summer Internship Programme. A spokesperson said, “Walkers is delighted to have hosted six talented Bermudian legal interns for the annual Summer Internship Programme in its Park Place office this August. “Gaining... Read more of this article

Steven White Joins Walkers Law Firm

Steven White Joins Walkers Law Firm

Bermuda commercial litigation, insolvency and trusts disputes lawyer Steven White has joined Walkers as a partner in the Insolvency & Dispute Resolution practice. A spokesperson said, “Leading Bermuda commercial litigation, insolvency and trusts disputes lawyer Steven White has joined Walkers [Bermuda] Limited as a partner in the Insolvency &... Read more of this article

Appleby Receives High Rankings In Chambers

Appleby Receives High Rankings In Chambers

Lawyers from Appleby’s Bermuda, Cayman Islands and Jersey Private Client & Trusts practices have received high rankings in the recently released 2022 High Net Worth Guide by Chambers Global. A spokesperson said, “Partner and Group Head of Appleby’s Private Client & Trusts practice, Carlos de Serpa Pimentel, achieved the highest Band 1... Read more of this article

Masters, Stevens, Webster & Falcucci Promoted

Masters, Stevens, Webster & Falcucci Promoted

Carey Olsen Bermuda announced the promotions of Bermudians Kyle Masters, Sam Stevens and Jay Webster to the Carey Olsen group partnership and Michelle Falcucci to counsel, with effect from 1 July 2022. Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited managing partner Michael Hanson said: “It makes us immensely proud to be able to announce these promotions. We have... Read more of this article

Bermuda Bar Association Elect Officers

Bermuda Bar Association Elect Officers

The members of the Bermuda Bar Association elected a Bar Council and Officers during their Annual General Meeting today [April 20]. A spokesperson said, “At the Annual General Meeting of the Association held on Wednesday 20 April 2022 provided for by section 5[1] of the Bermuda Bar Act 1974, the membership elected a Bar Council and Officers of... Read more of this article

Justin Lafferty Joins Appleby Bermuda

Justin Lafferty Joins Appleby Bermuda

Appleby Bermuda has welcomed Justin Lafferty to its “growing and specialised Dispute Resolution team.” A spokesperson said, “Before joining Appleby in Bermuda, Justin practiced at a leading national firm in Canada where he gained experience in a range of complex commercial disputes and worked on several high-profile cases. “His experience... Read more of this article

Duncan Card Joins Appleby As Partner

Duncan Card Joins Appleby As Partner

Appleby announced that Bermudian Duncan Card has joined the firm’s Bermuda office as Partner. A spokesperson said, “Appleby is delighted to announce Bermudian Duncan Card, a leading commercial lawyer that was based in Canada, joined the firm’s Bermuda office as Partner, effective 1 April 2022. “Duncan joins Appleby from an internationally-recognised... Read more of this article

Juan Wolffe Appointed As Puisne Judge

Juan Wolffe Appointed As Puisne Judge

Governor Rena Lalgie announced the appointment of Mr Juan Wolffe as a Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “This appointment follows an open and competitive recruitment process and a recommendation received from the Judicial and Legal Services Committee.” The Governor said, “I am very pleased to appoint Mr Wolffe... Read more of this article

Safia Gardener Is Called To The Bermuda Bar

Safia Gardener Is Called To The Bermuda Bar

MJM Limited announced that Safia Gardener was called to the Bermuda Bar before Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of Bermuda Larry Mussenden. Ms. Gardener said, “It is a privilege to be one of the newest members of the Bermuda Bar. This pupillage has been a challenging but equally enlightening experience, I am extremely thankful to mentors Fozeia Rana-Fahy,... Read more of this article

MJM Welcomes Mark Adams As Senior Associate

MJM Welcomes Mark Adams As Senior Associate

The MJM law firm has welcomed Mark Adams to the firm’s Corporate & Finance Team as a Senior Associate. A spokesperson said, “Mark qualified in England and Wales in 2002 and has extensive international experience which includes corporate finance, M&A, advisory, restructuring, venture capital, asset finance, project finance, tax leasing,... Read more of this article