Often handling sizeable club, resort, and hotel transactions, MJM Limited is highly proficient in capital markets matters, restructuring, and M&A. With over two decades of experience, Jeremy Leese oversees the practice and is well-versed in corporate restructuring, structured finance, and real estate financing. Brian Holdipp is skilled at aviation and shipping financing, while Mark Adams is knowledgeable of restructuring. De Waal Nigrini’s recent caseload encompasses a restructuring surrounding various Caribbean assets.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘This firm understands that foreign lawyers and their clients need help. They anticipate the differences in the law and rules. They explain the differences and help navigate the solution.’

  • ‘Jeremy Leese is a standout partner. He personalises his work to the needs of the client. He provides warnings and raises red flags to help clients avoid problems.’

  • ‘MJM Limited is uniquely positioned in Bermuda to provide advisory services to clients in the insurance space for several reasons. MJM has solid corporate/commercial expertise along with experience in the insurance/reinsurance sector, both from a regulatory and commercial/market perspective.'

  • 'Excellent client service and clear advice and guidance to market entrants and participants.’

  • ‘Brian Holdipp has in-depth knowledge of the insurance/reinsurance sector in Bermuda. His responses are comprehensive, clear, and delivered on time.’

  • ‘The team is very hands-on. Their knowledge and expertise, combined with their presence locally, make an enormous difference.'

  • ‘Mark Adams has been outstanding in the way he goes deep to ensure every single detail is taken into account and has helped design and implement a successful strategy that kept us out of court proceedings to expedite a final resolution.’

  • 'The team is very knowledgeable on all matters Bermuda and provide a full range of legal services. The people are hard-working and very responsive.'

  • 'Their expertise are strong. Their availability and responsiveness has been key. They work hard.'

  • 'Experienced individuals with good availability.'

Key clients

  • Blackstone
  • KSL Capital Partners
  • Starwood Property Trust
  • GoldenTree Asset Management
  • Avance Gas Holding Ltd
  • Archer Limited
  • Borr Drilling Ltd
  • Clarien Bank Limited
  • Flex LNG Ltd
  • 2020 Bulkers Ltd
  • Golar LNG Limited
  • Golden Ocean Group Limited
  • HSBC
  • Northern Ocean Ltd
  • SFL Corporation Ltd

Work highlights

Advised Starwood Property Trust and GoldenTree Asset Management on the US$270M construction financing of the Fairmont Southampton Hotel in Bermuda.
Advised KSL Capital Partners and Blackstone on the US$116M refinancing of the Rosewood Bermuda Resort at Tucker’s Point in Bermuda.
Advised Golden Ocean Group Limited on its proposed merger with CMB.TECH.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Jeremy Leese

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Brian Holdipp

Practice head

Jeremy Leese

Other key lawyers

Brian Holdipp; Mark Adams; De Waal Nigrini