A key port of call for financial institutions, trade unions, and public sector entities, Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited’s recent caseload encompasses regulatory disputes. Michael Hanson and Keith Robinson oversee the team, and Hanson handles shareholder disputes, while Robinson enjoys a strong track record in trust disputes. Kyle Masters is knowledgeable of corporate disputes, Sam Stevens is often engaged in international arbitration, and Jay Webster is an employment and immigration expert. Oliver MacKay has over a decade of experience in reinsurance matters, while Jeffrey Elkinson joined the team from Conyers in March 2025.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction

Testimonials

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  • 'The practice is extremely experienced and effective locally. They are well connected and respected by colleagues and government. They have a breadth of experience beyond the island, which compliments their local expertise.'
  • 'Very sophisticated and practical solutions.'
  • 'They are willing to provide quick and practical solutions, with appropriate disclaimers. Michael Hanson is a go-to expert.'

Key clients

  • White Rock Insurance (SAC) Ltd
  • AON
  • Mexico Infrastructure Finance LLC
  • Protectors of the Global Resource Trust
  • BF&M Limited
  • BCT Limited and Spanish Steps Limited
  • Oasis Investments II Master Fund Limited
  • Attestor Value Master Fund LP
  • JetBlue Airways Corporation et al
  • The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited
  • Northeast and Abington Memorial Hospital

Work highlights

Advised AON and a number of its subsidiaries, including White Rock (a wholly owned subsidiary of Aon Insurance Managers (Bermuda) Ltd (AIMB) and a part of the Aon group of companies.
Acted for Mexico Infrastructure Finance LLC (MIF) (the lender to Par-La-Ville Hotel and Residences Ltd (PLV)) in respect of a failed scheme to develop a hotel in Bermuda.
Represented the protectors of the global resource trust in the Wong litigation, which is believed to be the most valuable private wealth litigation ever tried anywhere in the world.

Lawyers

Leading partners

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

Jeffrey Elkinson
Micheal Hanson

Next Generation Partners

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

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

Michael Hanson; Keith Robinson

Other key lawyers

Kyle Masters; Sam Stevens; Oliver MacKay; Jeffrey Elkinson; Bradley Houlston; Siobhan Boys; Charlotte Donnelly; Mahogany Bean; Jonathan Marion: Matthew Rhodes; Marcus Symonds: Brian Catalano