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Wakefield Quin Offices
VICTORIA PLACE
31 VICTORIA STREET
HAMILTON HM10
Bermuda
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Wakefield Quin > The Legal 500 Rankings
Real estate Tier 1
Led by senior counsel Michelle Stone, the team at Wakefield Quin is ‘fully informed on laws in Bermuda with respect to real estate purchases’, with particular expertise in the acquisition and development of hotels, hotel residences, and residential and commercial property. Stone is noted for her advice on high-end residential properties, hotels and bank security work, while senior counsel Scott Swainson regularly provides property-related advice to banks and other commercial lenders, developers and investors. Real estate-related restructuring transactions, the administration of condominium complexes, fractional interest acquisitions, and commercial leases are other areas of focus for the team, which also includes associate Celia Tuzo.
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Testimonials
‘They are fully informed on laws in Bermuda with respect to real estate purchases. Very efficient and excellent communication practices.’
‘We worked with Michelle Stone, who comes highly recommended.’
Key clients
Clearwater Development Limited (Azura)
Sardis Development Ltd.
Washington Properties Limited
Shirlestone Trust/ QoE Development
Themis Limited
Gilbert Lopes / GL Construction
Yellowfin Restaurant Group
TP Holdco/Gencom Group (Tuckers Point)
Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 2
As a go-to firm for real estate financing projects in Bermuda, Wakefield Quin fields a banking, finance and capital markets team, which primarily advises clients on banking issues, project finance work and structured finance matters. The practice also has experience assisting with debt and equity offerings, banking and financial services mandates, and secured lending matters. The department's work is primarily handled by director and CEO Erik Gotfredsen, alongside fellow director Ian Stone. Managing partner Nicholas Hoskins also has experience in this area.
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Accenture Group
AmTrust Insurance Group
ATN International, Inc.
Bermuda Broadcasting Company Limited
Dragon Oil Group
H&K AAG Holdings LLC
National General Insurance Group
Nordic Trustee ASA
Seacrest Group
VEON Ltd.
Corporate and commercial Tier 2
Led by Nicholas Hoskins, the team at Wakefield Quin is particularly active in cross-border reorganisations and restructurings, M&A, hotel-condo real estate developments and acquisitions, and insurance and reinsurance matters. The group also frequently assists public companies and private equity funds with corporate and commercial issues. Director and CEO Erik Gotfredsen handles joint ventures, partnerships, asset and fund management work, and regulatory and compliance matters, while Ian Stone’s expertise also encompasses offshore corporate and partnership structures and general corporate work.
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Key clients
Accenture Group
AmTrust Insurance Group
ATN International, Inc.
Bermuda Broadcasting Company Limited
Dragon Oil Group
H&K AAG Holdings LLC
National General Insurance Group
Nordic Trustee ASA
Seacrest Group
VEON Ltd.
Lawyer Profiles
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Ms Debby Correia | Debby Correia is an Associate and divides her time within the Litigation,… | View Profile |
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Ms Katrina Dickson | Katrina is a Property Attorney & Barrister | View Profile |
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Ms Jemima Fearnside | Jemima (known informally as Jemma) is a Senior Counsel in the Corporate… | View Profile |
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Mr Roderick Forrest | Rod Forrest is a Director and Senior Counsel in the Corporate Department and… | View Profile |
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Mr Erik Gotfredsen | Erik Gotfredsen is a Shareholder and Senior Counsel of Wakefield Quin Limited… | View Profile |
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Mr Wendell Hollis | Senior Counsel | View Profile |
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Mr Richard Horseman | Richard Horseman is a Director and Senior Counsel in the Litigation Department… | View Profile |
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Mr Nicholas Hoskins | Nicholas Hoskins is a Senior Counsel and Managing Director of Wakefield Quin… | View Profile |
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Mr Matthew Mason | Matthew Mason is an Associate in the Litigation Department. Matthew has a… | View Profile |
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Mr Johann Oosthuizen | Johann Oosthuizen joined Wakefield Quin Limited in January 2014 as an Associate… | View Profile |
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Mr Jai Pachai | Jai Pachai is a Senior Counsel and Director of Wakefield Quin Limited… | View Profile |
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Mrs Michelle Stone | Michelle Stone is Head of the Property Department at Wakefield Quin Limited. Michelle… | View Profile |
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Mr Ian Stone | Ian Stone is a Director and Senior Counsel in the Corporate Department… | View Profile |
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Ms Cristen Suess | Cristen Suess is an Associate in the Litigation Department and her practice… | View Profile |
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Mr Scott Swainson | Scott Swainson is a Senior Counsel in the Property Department of Wakefield… | View Profile |
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Ms Celia Tuzo | Associate | View Profile |