Reid Orchard has joined the law firm of MJM Ltd as an associate on the property, trust and estates team.

Mr Orchard began his legal career as a pupil at MJM in 2021 and over the past two years of training with the firm has gained experience in all three of the firm’s practice areas.

He was called to the Bermuda Bar on November 17, 2022. He earned an undergraduate degree in law (Hons), with business from Plymouth University in 2020 and in 2021 completed the Legal Practice Course, with distinction at BPP Law school in Bristol.

Mr Orchard said: “I am thrilled to be continuing my journey with MJM Limited. As I step into a new role, I am reminded of the profound responsibility that comes with advising clients in safeguarding their legacies. I am committed to upholding the standards of excellence instilled in me during my pupillage. I look forward to contributing my passion and expertise to this esteemed practice.”

Reid works on the property, trusts and estates team under the mentorship of directors Hil de Frias and Denis de Frias.

Mr Hil de Frias, who is also head of the property, trusts and estates team, said: “We are delighted to have Reid join the MJM team and I am particularly pleased to have him as part of the private client group.

“Reid has brought a mature and thoughtful approach to his training and the practice of law throughout his pupillage. Reid has demonstrated that he has the skills and discipline and the degree of care and attention required to become a trusted adviser to clients in this particular area of practice.”

MJM Ltd specialises in corporate law, commercial litigation, trusts and estates, civil litigation and employment law.