Chelsea Rodrigues has joined the ASW Law pupillage programme.

She obtained a Bachelor of Laws from City, University of London in 2018, graduating with honours.

She then completed the Legal Practice Course at the University of Law. She is currently pursuing a Masters in Law in Insurance (part-time) at the University of London.

Neil Horner, director and head of the corporate departmental ASW, said: “Our pupillage programme has proven to develop successful and well-versed attorneys. We are delighted to have Chelsea join our team.”

The law firm said it is invested in recruiting qualified Bermudian candidates for its one-year pupillage programme. ASW’s pupillage programme allows pupils to receive mentorship with experienced senior lawyers, develop wide-ranging legal skills and to participate in interesting projects involving a variety of different areas of law. ASW pupils work in a stimulating environment which supports their professional development through to becoming fully qualified Bermuda barristers and attorneys.

Separately, ASW Law Ltd and its lawyers have featured in the 2020 edition of Chambers & Partners, the reference and ranking guide.

It was awarded the Band 2 rating in corporate and finance, and Chambers said AWS’ corporate team is “highly rated corporate group renowned for its proficiency in transactions related to insurance and reinsurance”.

The firm got a Band 2 rating in insurance in recognition of its “acclaimed Bermudian practice offering strength on both contentious and non-contentious insurance mandates”.

ASW also received a Band 3 rating in dispute resolutions.

Mr Horner said: “We are pleased to be recognised by Chambers & Partners as a leading corporate and commercial law firm in Bermuda. The ranking confirms ASW’s quality work and dedicated approach to finding intelligent solutions for our clients.”

Mr Horner, head of corporate, received Band 1 ratings in insurance, and in corporate and finance.

Chambers said: “Neil Horner wins praise for his representation of high-profile clients in a wide array of insurance and reinsurance mandates, including those relating to M&A. He is also well known for his experience in regulatory compliance matters”.

Jan Woloniecki, head of litigation, received a Band 1 rating in insurance, and Band 3 in dispute resolution.

Chambers highlights his experience, and his “significant expertise assisting clients with contentious insurance and reinsurance matters. He also has a substantial arbitration practice that has seen him act on numerous high-value international mandates”.

Rod Attride-Stirling, litigation director, received a Band 3 rating in dispute resolution.

Chambers said: “Rod Attride-Stirling has significant expertise in a wide array of contentious insurance and trust mandates. He also continues to attract praise for his “very proficient” handling of major human rights cases, including his successful representation of LGBTQ charity OutBermuda at the Court of Appeal in a case regarding the legality of same-sex marriage in Bermuda.”