Next Generation Partners

Regulatory and compliance in Bermuda

Appleby

Appleby’s broad caseload encompasses anti-money laundering matters, sanction policies, and licensing applications. Sally Penrose and John Wasty co-lead the practice, and Wasty is highly proficient in commercial litigation, restructuring, and shareholder disputes. Penrose is a strong choice for financial institutions and global corporations on licensing matters, Katie Blundy is knowledgeable of investment business law, and Jordan Knight is well-versed in trust and insolvency matters.

Praxisleiter:

Sally Penrose; John Wasty


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Katie Blundy; Jordan Knight


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‘The team know the jurisdiction inside out. They all have strong global reach and contacts, which is often important.’

‘John Wasty is a strong commercial lawyer and knows how things actually get done, because he’s seen it before.’

Kernmandanten

Bermuda Monetary Authority


Triton


Mereo


Prismic Life Reinsurance International, Ltd


Sconset Re Ltd


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  • Advised the Bermuda Monetary Authority on seeking the appointment of joint provisional liquidators (JPLs) for the purpose of regulatory remediation of Tahoe Life Insurance Company Limited.
  • Advised Mereo Insurance Limited on the structuring, commercial, regulatory, licensing, and corporate aspects of their new reinsurance platform focused on transforming the global property, casualty, and specialty markets.
  • Advised Prismic Life Reinsurance International Ltd on its reinsurance transaction with Prudential Financial, Inc, whereby Prismic will reinsure approximately $7 billion of reserves backing USD-denominated Japanese whole life insurance policies.

Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited

With notable strength in the gamut of regulatory matters, Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited often advises public sector entities on regulatory frameworks. Michael Hanson acts as the firm’s Bermuda managing partner, while Kyle Masters is experienced before the Bermuda Supreme Court. Steven Rees Davies is well-regarded in the FinTech sector, Gavin Woods handles insurance matters, and Oliver MacKay is often engaged in restructuring and insolvency mandates. Alexandra Fox counts financial institutions on her client roster, Alexander Collis is often engaged in finance transactions, and Michael Frith is another key team member.

Praxisleiter:

Michael Hanson; Kyle Masters; Gavin Woods; Steven Rees Davies


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Oliver MacKay; Alexandra Fox; Alexander Collis; Michael Frith


Referenzen

‚Excellent response times. Amazing practical application of the law.’

‘Kyle Masters is extraordinary.’

‘Exceptional regulatory lawyers who understand more than the letter of the law. They know the pulse of the regulator, the people who matter, and how to carefully step into complex issues. Carey Olsen does this phenomenally well.‘

Kernmandanten

Alcority Services Limited


Annuity & Life Re Limited


Pope Asset Management LLP


Aon Insurance Co


BCT Limited


Bermuda Captive Network


Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited


Cactus Limited


Chard Re Investment Management


Fidelity National Title Insurance Company Limited


Fortitude Re


Granville Technology Group Limited


Hiscox


JetBlue Airways Corporation


Mexico Infrastructure Finance LLC


NewOcean Energy Holdings Ltd


OT Computers Limited


RenaissanceRe Holdings


SiriusPoint


Teneo Bermuda


Transocean


Trump Panama Hotel Management LLC


Trump International Hotels Management, LLC


VMT Limited


Waterloo Investment Holdings


World on Wireless Ltd


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  • Advised AON and a number of its subsidiaries, including White Rock (a wholly owned subsidiary of Aon Insurance Managers (Bermuda) Ltd and a part of the Aon group of companies.
  • Acting for the Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs) and select former directors of Bittrex Global (Bermuda) Ltd (Company) on discussions with its regulator, the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) and proposed provisional liquidators, as to the terms of the liquidation process.
  • Advised Soter Insure on achieving full Class IIGB license approval from the Bermuda Monetary Authority.

Walkers

Noted for its expertise in sanctions-related advice, Walkers is geared to handle corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory filings with the Bermuda Monetary Authority. The team is co-led by Lucy Frew and Leonie Tear, and Tear is knowledgeable of compliance frameworks and transaction diligence. Rachel Nightingale is well-regarded in the FinTech sector and is informed in banking licenses, while Amelia Oatley handles corporate structuring. Natalie Neto is a strong choice for digital asset businesses and is skilled at establishing corporate vehicles.

Praxisleiter:

Lucy Frew; Leonie Tear


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Rachel Nightingale; Amelia Oatley; Natalie Neto


Referenzen

‚The team is knowledgeable, diligent, and generally brings a commercial lens to their advice.‘

‚I found the broad depth of Walkers‘ practice allows them to draw on expertise across various elements of law.’

‘The Walkers Bermuda team is valuable in responsiveness and clarity, providing timely advice and clear communications. Additionally, their representation in the Bermuda courts has been both professional and credible.‘

Kernmandanten

Apex Fund Services Ltd


GRVT International Ltd


Bancolombia


BlockFi International Ltd


Coinbase Global Inc


Credora


Intermediary Services Ltd


Diamond Standard


DigitalArray ISAC Ltd


Jewel Bancorp Ltd


PV01 Capital Markets Ltd


Clear Blue Speciality Insurance Company


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  • Advising Coinbase Global, Inc with respect to its Bermuda digital assets business licenses and assistance with its global regulatory strategy.
  • Advising Bancolombia S.A on its Bermuda digital assets business.
  • Advising GRVT International Ltd on its successful application for a Class M Bermuda digital assets business, which is a sandbox license.

Conyers

With in-depth expertise in financial regulatory services, Conyers is a key port of call for global financial institutions, private equity firms, and Fortune 500 companies. Jennifer Panchaud oversees the team and is often engaged in corporate governance matters, while Jacqueline King is well-regarded in the insurance sector. Alexander Doyle and Andrew Barnes are other key team members.

Praxisleiter:

Jennifer Panchaud


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Jacqueline King; Alexander Doyle; Andrew Barnes


Referenzen

‘The Conyers practice is close to the legal and market developments in this rapidly evolving practice area. The team we worked with gave practical advice and has excellent client service with good teamwork among attorneys, and a very supportive approach.‘

‘The Conyers team I worked with were on top of the complexities of our matter and in our corner. They gave excellent legal advice that took into account business issues.‘

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ASW Law Limited

Noted for its capabilities in the licensing of commercial structures, ASW Law Limited is led by Neil Horner. Horner is well-regarded in the insurance sector, and he is proficient in fund, finance, and M&A matters. Kim Willey is a key port of call for commercial insurance groups on compliance matters, while Hanno Tolhurst is versed in M&A transactions. Key associates in the practice include Chris Southorn, Federico Candiolo, and Cristina Craciun.

Praxisleiter:

Neil Horner


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Kim Willey; Hanno Tolhurst; Chris Southorn; Federico Candiolo; Cristina Craciun


Kernmandanten

Nippon Life Insurance Company


Willis Towers Watson plc


26North Partners LP


Agam Capital Management LLC


Brown & Brown, Inc


SiriusPoint Ltd


Nippon Life Insurance Company


Legal & General Group plc


Advantage Capital Holdings LLC


Aviva plc


Cornerstone Financial Holdings Limited


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