Appleby‘s broad contentious caseload encompasses corporate governance matters, shareholder disputes, and director liability issues. John Wasty oversees the team and is well-versed in sanctions matters, insolvency, and restructuring, while Sam Riihiluoma enjoys a strong track record in both commercial and civil litigation. Other key members of the team include James Batten.
Dispute resolution in Bermuda
Appleby
Praxisleiter:
John Wasty
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Sam Riihiluoma; James Batten
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‘Appleby are an excellent choice to advise on the Bermuda Arbitration Act in international disputes where the contract provides for a Bermuda-seated arbitration.’
‘We have worked with Appleby on a wide range of trust applications, where a combination of trust law and litigation expertise is important. They demonstrated expertise in both contexts and did so seamlessly.’
‘The top litigators on the island. They have an exceptional team led by John Wasty, supported by great associate talent.’
Kernmandanten
Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited
Bermuda Monetary Authority
Triton International Limited
Scheme companies in relation to a Malaysian scheme of arrangement
Sumitomo Pharma UK Holdings, Ltd.
Over 400 former shareholders in the Bermuda company NKWE Platinum Ltd
Vista Credit Partners, L.P
Trustee of a US Trust
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented Jardine Strategic Holdings Limited in eighteen hedge fund-led proceedings, including contested directions hearings, strike-out applications before the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, and Privy Council, and precedent-setting interlocutory proceedings on discovery, document control, and privilege.
- Provided expert opinion on Bermuda law issues concerning an application to the Malaysian High Court for sanction of a proposed Malaysian scheme of arrangement between scheme companies and its creditors as part of the proposed financial and corporate restructuring.
- Represented minority shareholders of NKWE Platinum Ltd in Bermuda’s first appraisal action to reach trial, securing a 30% uplift on share value plus interest, with precedent-setting findings on director duties, discount rates, and interest recoverability.
Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited
A key port of call for financial institutions, trade unions, and public sector entities, Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited’s recent caseload encompasses regulatory disputes. Michael Hanson and Keith Robinson oversee the team, and Hanson handles shareholder disputes, while Robinson enjoys a strong track record in trust disputes. Kyle Masters is knowledgeable of corporate disputes, Sam Stevens is often engaged in international arbitration, and Jay Webster is an employment and immigration expert. Oliver MacKay has over a decade of experience in reinsurance matters, while Jeffrey Elkinson joined the team from Conyers in March 2025.
Praxisleiter:
Michael Hanson; Keith Robinson
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Kyle Masters; Sam Stevens; Oliver MacKay; Jeffrey Elkinson; Bradley Houlston; Siobhan Boys; Charlotte Donnelly; Mahogany Bean; Jonathan Marion: Matthew Rhodes; Marcus Symonds: Brian Catalano
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‚The practice is extremely experienced and effective locally. They are well connected and respected by colleagues and government. They have a breadth of experience beyond the island, which compliments their local expertise.‘
‚Very sophisticated and practical solutions.‘
‚They are willing to provide quick and practical solutions, with appropriate disclaimers. Michael Hanson is a go-to expert.‘
Kernmandanten
White Rock Insurance (SAC) Ltd
AON
Mexico Infrastructure Finance LLC
Protectors of the Global Resource Trust
BF&M Limited
BCT Limited and Spanish Steps Limited
Oasis Investments II Master Fund Limited
Attestor Value Master Fund LP
JetBlue Airways Corporation et al
The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited
Northeast and Abington Memorial Hospital
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised AON and a number of its subsidiaries, including White Rock (a wholly owned subsidiary of Aon Insurance Managers (Bermuda) Ltd (AIMB) and a part of the Aon group of companies.
- Acted for Mexico Infrastructure Finance LLC (MIF) (the lender to Par-La-Ville Hotel and Residences Ltd (PLV)) in respect of a failed scheme to develop a hotel in Bermuda.
- Represented the protectors of the global resource trust in the Wong litigation, which is believed to be the most valuable private wealth litigation ever tried anywhere in the world.
Conyers
Well regarded for its expertise in international commercial litigation, Conyers is experienced before various Bermuda courts. Christian Luthi oversees the team and is highly proficient in shareholder disputes, trusts disputes, and insolvency mandates. Ben Adamson is an employment and administrative law specialist, while Rhys Williams handles corporate litigation. Jeffrey Elkinson departed the team to join Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited in March 2025.
Praxisleiter:
Christian Luthi
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ben Adamson; Rhys Williams
Referenzen
‘No other firm in Bermuda has the same breadth and depth of knowledge and experience. They have an excellent litigation practice with skilled advocates. Their focused approach, integrated team support, whole-team access to partners, and open-door policy lead to effective knowledge and skill sharing, creating a distinctive and strong firm ethos.’
‘They are first-class lawyers who regularly deal with the most complex issues in contentious corporate, trust, insolvency, and restructuring litigation.’
‘The team has strength in depth and knows the Bermuda market inside out.’
Kernmandanten
Grand View Private Trust Company Limited
Afiniti Ltd
NKWE Platinum Limited
Skyfame Realty (Holdings) Limited
Culligan Ltd
United Nations Federal Credit Union
Universal Life Insurance Company (ULIC)
Deloitte Bermuda
Public Service Commission
R&Q RE
Walkers
With notable expertise in shareholder disputes, Walkers often handles corporate liquidations surrounding banks, insurance companies, and investment funds. Kevin Taylor leads the team and is experienced before the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal, and the Privy Council, and is knowledgeable of corporate governance. Steven White is highly proficient in insolvency and restructuring, while Hannah Tildesley and John McSweeney are often engaged in commercial litigation. Trevor Goulet is noted for his capabilities in regulatory disputes, and Devon Luca is informed in corporate litigation.
Praxisleiter:
Kevin Taylor
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Steven White; Hannah Tildesley; John McSweeney; Trevor Goulet; Devon Luca
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‘Technically excellent, responsive, and user-friendly. Good strength in depth and well-connected across practices.’
‘Hannah Tildesley is really user-friendly, clients love her, and she is clear and helpful with advice, as well as available and responsive.’
‘Walkers is one of my primary outside counsel for Bermuda; they are always quick to answer and ready to help our clients with a wide range of matters.’
Kernmandanten
Athene Holding Ltd
Credit Suisse Life (Bermuda) Ltd
Majors Family LLC
Shandong Iron & Steel Group Co Ltd
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented the JPLs of Afiniti in highly contentious restructuring proceedings surrounding debt restructuring in the Supreme Court of Bermuda.
- Acted for the JPLs of Bittrex Global (Bermuda) Ltd, a Bermuda-based licensed digital assets exchange that petitioned for its own winding up in March 2024 on a ‚just and equitable basis’.
- Represented Athene in a claim for breach of fiduciary duty and breach of confidence against Athene’s former lead director and its former chief actuary, Imran Siddiqui, and chief risk officer, Stephen Cernich and the competing company they set up, Caldera Holdings Ltd.
ASW Law Limited
Noted for its experience in international arbitration tribunals, ASW Law Limited is jointly led by Rod Attride-Stirling and Kehinde George. Stirling oversees the firm’s dispute resolution offering, while George heads the firm’s restructuring and insolvency team. Other key members of the practice include Matthew Mason, who is knowledgeable of contentious insurance, trade, and insolvency matters.
Praxisleiter:
Rod Attride-Stirling; Kehinde George
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Matthew Mason
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented four major re/insurers in the AON business White Rock Insurance fraud involving insurtech Vesttoo.
- Advised the joint provisional liquidators of PDV Insurance Co Ltd on its oil and gas program.
- Represented Alpha Prime Ltd, the Bermuda investment feeder fund to Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC (BLMIS), pursuing Bermuda court proceedings against the company’s administrators and custodians.
Kennedys
Kennedys boasts a strong track record in insurance, commercial, insolvency, and shareholder disputes. Mark Chudleigh oversees the team and is noted for his capabilities in corporate disputes and professional liability matters. Laura Williamson is well-regarded in the financial services sector, while Erik Penz is vastly experienced before various Bermuda courts. Nick Miles and Michele Gavin-Rizzuto are other key team members.
Praxisleiter:
Mark Chudleigh
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Laura Williamson; Erik Penz; Nick Miles; Michele Gavin-Rizzuto
Referenzen
‚Kennedys is a strong firm for dispute resolution.‘
‘Mark Chudleigh is a formidable litigator, expert tactician, and first class lawyer. He is the elder statesman of legal Bermuda.‘
‚Erik Penz is a litigator who exudes confidence, ability, and charm in equal measure.‘
Kernmandanten
Irving Picard
Elliott Advisors UK
KPMG Tax Ltd
KPMG Advisory Ltd
Wakefield Quin Limited
Norges Bank
American International Group (AIG)
Teneo (Bermuda) Ltd
Terra Law Ltd
Stephen Cernich
Christopher Trott
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing the largest group of shareholders (approximately $1.65 billion by amalgamation consideration value) in the “Jardine appraisal action”, the first major merger appraisal action in Bermuda.
- Represented Wakefield Quin Limited in two separate proceedings commenced by Par-la-Ville Hotel & Residences Ltd (“PLV”) and Mexico Infrastructure Finance LLC (“MIF”) arising out of the notorious failed redevelopment of the Par-la-Ville carpark in Hamilton.
- Represented Mr Stephen Cernich in substantial litigation taking place before the Supreme Court of Bermuda against Athene Holding Ltd.
MJM Limited
Counting various financial institutions on its client roster, MJM Limited is skilled at litigation surrounding trusts and immigration. The practice is led by Fozeia Rana-Fahy, who is highly proficient in employment disputes, while Jennifer Haworth is frequently engaged in banking disputes. Angela Robertson is noted for her capabilities in contentious commercial works, while Sophie Clarke is experienced in civil litigation.
Praxisleiter:
Fozeia Rana Fahy
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Jennifer Haworth; Angela Robertson; Sophie Clarke
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‘A great team, doing quality contentious trusts work.’
‘Fozeia Rana-Fahy is excellent.’
‘MJM is a boutique firm with some excellent lawyers among its ranks.‘
Kernmandanten
Baker & McKenzie (Taiwan)
Robert and Nestor Solano
The P Trusts
HSBC Bank Bermuda Ltd
Scott Crabtree
HSBC Bank Bermuda Ltd
Clarien Bank Limited
Highlight-Mandate
Cox Hallett Wilkinson Limited
Headed by Craig Rothwell, Cox Hallett Wilkinson Limited’s broad contentious caseload encompasses insolvency, employment, and trust disputes. David Kessaram is a vastly experienced dispute resolution practitioner, who is skilled at insurance disputes and restructuring.
Praxisleiter:
Craig Rothwell
Weitere Kernanwälte:
David Kessaram
Referenzen
‘The firm is run well, both internally and with clients.’
‘Each individual is in complete control of their own responsibilities and informed of others‘ relevant connections.’
Kernmandanten
CG Insurance
AIG Bermuda
Bermuda Hospitals Board
Freisenbruch Insurance Services Ltd
Rubis
Gorham’s
Bermuda Housing Corporation
Harneys
Well-regarded for its expertise in commercial, insolvency, and bankruptcy proceedings, Harneys is led by Henry Tucker. Tucker is experienced in advising clients on international financial sanctions, while Warren Bank handles trust disputes and insurance litigation. Other key members of the practice include Channy Lee and Janaé Nesbitt.
Praxisleiter:
Henry Tucker
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Warren Bank; Channy Lee; Janaé Nesbitt
Kernmandanten
Ernst & Young
Kroll Bermuda
FFP Cayman
Point Investments Ltd
Deloitte
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Joint Provisional Liquidators of Custodian Life on restructuring, asset recovery, and unprecedented cross-border legal actions.
- Provided Bermuda law advice to the liquidators of a Bermuda incorporated company, Point Investments Limited on a $5 billion matter.
- Advised the Joint Liquidators of SJTC on their powers, the execution of various transactions, and the recovery of assets for the benefit of creditors in a matter valued at over $1 billion.