Praised as one of ‘the leading firms in commercial litigation’, Conyers is especially strong in representing clients in multi-jurisdictional cases, as well as trusts disputes and restructuring-related mandates. The team has a broad-ranging client base, including foreign states, financial institutions, insolvency practitioners, and high-net-worth individuals, as well as multinational companies. The department is led by Christian Luthi, who is ably supported by senior associate Britt Smith, who represents trustees, protectors, and beneficiaries in contentious proceedings concerning offshore trusts. Other key members of the team are Jeffrey Elkinson, ’a seasoned campaigner and a capable lawyer and advocate’, Ben Adamson, a ‘a total class act’, and Jonathan O’Mahony.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
- Profile
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
'Jeffrey Elkinson is enormously respected by his fellow practitioners in Bermuda and with his long experience of the Court system his submissions carry weight with the Bench. With Britt Smith in the team they give out a great feeling of well researched confidence which their clients really appreciated.’
‘Conyers is one of the leading firms in commercial litigation and I have worked with them for years. They have good experienced partners and the ability to handle large cases. When necessary they can bring in senior members of the bar and they are nice to work with.’
‘Jeffrey Elkington is a seasoned campaigner and a capable lawyer and advocate. He has good court presence and prepares cases well. He is respected by the judges and is quick on his feet. He is good at complicated company and trust disputes.’
- 'They are a top quality firm, very knowledgeable, with good judgment and excellent client care. I would take them at the top level.’
‘Very detailed oriented and will take on our feedback and actually listen to points that are raised and how we would like to construct the case. Our involvement is with simple matters that we are keen to ensure we have efficient and active management involved to bring to completion in a short time frame, which Conyers supports.’
‘Jonathan O’Mahony has been a strong support for a particularly tricky legal matter, that is complicated by a defence counsel that has protracted matters, however, Jonathan has been able to ensure that despite this, the matter is receiving the appropriate attention to manage through the courts.’
‘The Conyers dispute resolution team is at the top of the pile when it comes to litigating in Bermuda. They are packed with talent and appear in all of the leading cases.’
‘Ben Adamson is a total class act. He combines technical brilliance, commercial judgement and charm. The consummate litigator and a delight to work with.'
Key clients
- Digicel Group Holdings Limited
- China Oceanwide Holdings Limited
- Skyfame Realty (Holdings) Limited
- Culligan Ltd
- United Nations Federal Credit Union
- Universal Life Insurance Company
- Stonehage Fleming Law Limited
- Bermuda Monetary Authority
- Afiniti Inc
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Christian Luthi
Other key lawyers
Britt Smith; Rhys Williams; Norman Hau; Jeffrey Elkinson; Jonathan O’Mahony; Ben Adamson