Conyers Dill and Pearman’s Private Client and Trust practice has been ranked Band 1 in Bermuda and the Cayman Islands in Chambers & Partners’ High Net Worth guide.

Conyers is the only firm in Bermuda ranked Band 1 for Offshore Trusts and is described as “dominating the Bermuda market”.

Three of the firm’s Bermuda lawyers were recognised in this category: Alec Anderson, director and global head of private client and trust, is listed Band 1, and directors Peter Pearman and Craig MacIntyre are ranked Band 2.

In addition, Conyers Trust Company Ltd, an affiliate of Conyers that is led by Freya Giffen, was the only offshore law firm listed as a recommended adviser in the Trust Companies category for Bermuda.

Mr Anderson said: “We are pleased to see our trust practice and our dedicated lawyers and trust company team recognised in this way. It is a testament to the high quality of service we provide to our clients on a daily basis.”

The Chambers High Net Worth guide serves as a directory for the private wealth market and is used by family offices and professional wealth advisers. The rankings and editorial draw on independent research including interviews with lawyers, family offices, accountants, tax advisers, bankers and investment managers for a comprehensive view of the private wealth sector.

The guide includes accolades from interviewees on notable practitioners. Alec Anderson is “quite a star internationally in the private client world” according to one international interviewee.

A local source says: “He is a leader in the industry and gives a lot to Bermuda. He is very respected and works very hard.”

Mr MacIntyre is described by peers as “excellent in the private client space”, while Mr Pearman is regarded as “a doyen of the Bermuda private client Bar”.

Robert Lindley, head of the private client and trust department for Conyers in both the Cayman Islands and BVI, is recognised by peers as a “very hard-working and good litigator”.