Conyers > Hamilton, Bermuda > Firm Profile

Conyers > The Legal 500 Rankings

Bermuda > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 1

Renowned as ‘industry leaders’, Conyers‘ expansive team provides invaluable assistance to major banks, insurers, and asset managers in corporate restructuring, IPOs and securitisation matters. Marcello Ausenda leads the corporate practice, specialising in securities and financing work with a particular emphasis on issues involving public companies. Jason Piney complements this with his extensive experience in various asset finance and corporate transactions, spanning both domestic and international landscapes. Victor Richards spearheads the firm’s shipping and aircraft group, offering expert guidance on high-value registrations, transactional matters, restructurings and IPOs. The team also benefits from the contributions of associate Alexis Haynes, who lends support across a wide spectrum of multi-jurisdictional matters, including corporate finance issues, relocations, and work within the fintech and regulatory spheres.

Bermuda > Corporate and commercial Tier 1

Fielding a team of seasoned professionals, Conyers‘ corporate and finance practice provides counsel on a wide spectrum of IPOs, M&A, insurance issues, securitisations and high-profile restructurings, acting for a variety of multinational corporations. With comprehensive expertise encompassing all facets of corporate work, including a strong emphasis on public company deals and corporate relocations, Marcello Ausenda leads the practice. Jennifer Panchaud spearheads the firm’s corporate reorganisation and securitisation work, offering guidance on transactions for local and exempted companies, while Chiara Nannini further bolsters the practice with her proficiency in debt and equity offerings, IPOs and private placements. Other key contacts at the firm include Edward Rance, a specialist in insolvencies and restructurings, and counsel David Stubbs who handles a wide array of corporate affairs, including insolvencies and bond issuances, as well as private placements.

Bermuda > Dispute resolution Tier 1

With a ‘pre-eminent position in the marketplace,’ the team at Conyers has an experienced and comprehensive litigation practice, which handles high-profile, multi-national commercial litigation, trust disputes and insolvency matters. Practice chair Christian Luthi offers ‘high-quality legal advice and practical applications’, particularly regarding appraisals, insolvencies, insurance claims and commercial matters. Ben Adamson, a recognised leader in trust litigation, further adds to the team, alongside the ‘masterful, unflappable and strategic ’ Jeffrey Elkinson, who has expertise in trust, insurance and construction litigation. Other key contacts within the firm include insolvency expert and director Rhys Williams, and counsel Jonathan O’Mahony, alongside senior associate Britt Smith, and the ‘super bright’ Judith Roche.

Bermuda > Insurance/reinsurance Tier 1

The insurance team at Conyers utilises its ‘outstanding command of Bermuda regulation’ to sustain its position in the Bermudian market, advising a large client base of commercial insurers and reinsurers, special purpose insurers and captive insurers. Practice head Charles Collis has specialist expertise in corporate and regulatory matters, with over 30 years’ experience advising clients on IPO, regulatory, licensing and capital raising activities. Seasoned legal director Sophia Greaves is noted for her knowledge of the life insurance sector, and has experience in advising on regulatory transactions for both local and exempt companies. Other key contacts at the firm include Alexandra Macdonald, who is an expert in advising on the establishment and regulation of captive insurers; Jacqueline King, a specialist in the licensing and regulation of commercial insurance companies, and Chris Garrod, who has expertise in fintech and insurtech mandates.

Bermuda > Trusts/private client Tier 1

Conyers‘ private client and trust team has extensive experience in advising ultra-high-net-worth individuals, including local and multinational clients and is praised by clients as 'the best team in Bermuda'. It's expertise spans matters involving private trust companies, including trust establishments, trust restructurings and the strategic use of trusts in commercial applications. Co-leading the team, Craig MacIntyre specialises in non-contentious matters, while Helen Cooper is an expert in trust company structures, and Ben Adamson is a key name for litigation. Karen Corless is recognised as ‘knowledgeable, dedicated, and hardworking’  with a focus on international and local estate planning arrangements. Directors Scott Pearman and Anna Bruce-Smith are both key contacts alongside senior associate Davina Hargun; between them, they cover the full spectrum of private client and trust issues concerning legal and administrative trust matters.

Bermuda > Regulatory and compliance Tier 2

Conyers' team serves a mix of public and private sector clients, offering expertise across a diverse range of regulatory needs, including anti-money laundering, sanctions, anti-bribery and data protection, with a particular focus on insurance regulation. Julie McLean stands out for providing ‘first-class advice’ and regularly liasing with the local regulatory bodies. With aviation finance and investment funds among her areas of expertise, she often advises her fund clients on AML/ATF requirements. Ben Adamson, a prominent practitioner in both contentious and non-contentious administrative law, provides valuable support to the practice, frequently representing clients in courts and tribunals, including judicial review proceedings in the Court of Appeal. Other notable figures within the team include Andrew Barnes , Sarah Lusher , and Sarah Blair.