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.
Regulatory and compliance in Bermuda
Appleby
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
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‚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
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‚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
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‘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