Bermudian property lawyer Stephen Males has joined Hamilton law firm Benedek Lewin Limited.

Mr Males took up a role as legal counsel with the firm, which has offices in Par-la-Ville Road, at the start of the month. He has previously worked in Toronto and Bermuda.

Simon Benedek, senior counsel of Benedek Lewin Limited, said he was looking forward to working with Mr Males again. He added: ““We were at Appleby together and I really enjoyed working with him. He is one of those rare lawyers who is extremely good at their job and is also well regarded by clients and colleagues alike.”