Chancery Legal has hired John Blackwood, a senior corporate counsel with broad experience in the fields of finance, corporate structuring and banking.

Mark Pettingill, senior counsel and director, said: “It’s an exciting time to practise law in Bermuda. We firmly believe that given developments taking place on island and the wider offshore market that Chancery is well placed to meet our clients needs. John brings a wealth of experience to our team.”

Mr Blackwood said: “It’s a pleasure to be joining Chancery Legal at such an exciting stage in the firm’s evolution as a significant bespoke entity in the legal business.”