Karim Creary became the newest member of the Bermuda Bar in a ceremony held in the Supreme Court yesterday.

Mr Creary – a member of Appleby’s legal trainee programme – is looking forward to giving back to those who have supported him.

“For the past ten years, my pursuit of self-actualisation has had a major focus on being Called to the Bar,” he said.

“And with this accomplishment, I will be able to not only absorb knowledge from a team of incredibly impressive legal minds, but also pay forward the support and patronage given to me, allowing me to make it this far.”

Mr Creary, a graduate of the University of Law in Bristol, began his pupillage with Appleby last October, working in the firm’s corporate department under Andrew Kuzma on a wide variety of matters.

Mr Kuzma said: “Karim’s positive attitude and glowing personality coupled with his professionalism and determination to learn have no doubt contributed to his success at Appleby.

“He works incredibly well under pressure and tight time constraints while still managing to maintain a calm, approachable and friendly disposition – which is a rare and valuable combination of attributes to possess in the legal practice.

“Karim is simply someone you want to have on your team.”

Mr Creary also mentored by Jerome Wilson, partner and head of the firm’s technology and innovation team in Bermuda.

“Karim is a wonderful and welcomed addition to our local fraternity of legal practitioners,” Mr Wilson said.

“I am delighted to have had a front-row seat to his development as a professional over the years. On behalf of the partners and entire family of Appleby, I’d like to congratulate Karim on being called to the Bermuda Bar.

“This is but the beginning of his journey and I am glad that he has chosen to chart the path of his success with us.”

Mr Creary commenced his third seat in the dispute resolution department last month.

He thanked Appleby for their continued support.

“I will for ever be grateful for my time with Appleby,” he said.

“Without their support and patronage, I would not have made it thus far in my legal journey.”