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Now more than ever, company directors must understand and appreciate not only the duties and obligations that accompany their role but also the exoneration and indemnity mechanisms available to them and the limits to such provisions. That is because...

Bermuda has been at the forefront of innovation since survivors of the Sea Venture shipwreck settled our shores. Successor generations grew from strength to strength, finding ways to survive on an island with limited natural resources. The insurance...

International law firm Taylors in association with Walkers has hired Natalie Neto, formerly of Cox Hallet Wilkinson Ltd. Ms Neto was head of corporate at CHW, where she had worked since 2006, and will join Taylors as a partner. In addition, Taylors s...

Short for an initial coin or token offering, “ICO” has become a common buzzword thanks to the cryptocurrency revolution. But consumers should be cautious if they are considering investing in an ICO because a lack of regulation in this space worldwide...

Bermuda’s vibrant business platform can present many opportunities for individuals to become a director of a Bermuda company. Doing so can be a rewarding experience and, in addition to remunerative benefits, can provide corporate and leadership exper...

Bermuda is taking steps to preserve its reputation as a well-regarded and desired domicile for quality business by committing to implement international standards of transparency in order to support the global fight against money laundering and terro...

Victor Richards has been appointed director in the corporate department of Conyers Dill & Pearman’s Bermuda office. “We congratulate Victor on his well-deserved promotion. He is a talented lawyer who brings much expertise to our corporate practice an...

Scott Swainson has joined Wakefield Quin Ltd’s property department as senior counsel. Mr Swainson was previously a partner and the group head of Appleby’s property department in Bermuda for over 15 years. Nicholas Hoskins, managing director of Wake...

Ephraim Georges, a judge from Dominica who served in Bermuda from 1984 to 1988, has died at the age of 82. Mr Georges was the brother of former Bermuda Court of Appeals president Telford Georges, who died in Barbados in 2005. He was Called to the Bar...

The real estate team at law firm MJM Limited has been ranked Tier 1 in Bermuda by The Legal 500. In addition, Denis de Frias, the director responsible for the real estate practice, is listed as a leading individual in Bermuda. MJM has been recognised...

Tenancy agreements (also known as leases) can be in writing or if for less than three years can also be agreed orally. Oral agreements can be unwise, as there is no written record of terms and conditions. Oral agreements for less than three years hav...

A number of lawyers from Appleby Bermuda and Carey Olsen Bermuda have been recognised in the 2018 Chambers Global Rankings. Keith Robinson, a partner of Carey Olsen Bermuda is recognised for his particular emphasis on Bermudian trust disputes and hai...