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Bermuda companies are prominent performers on the global stage with pressure to compete, grow and meet their commercial objectives. The high costs and reputational risks of failed business acquisitions or combinations structured by way of a merger or...

Lawyer Tim Faries is to take over as managing partner at Bermuda-based global law firm Appleby. Mr Faries will replace Kiernan Bell, who has completed her term of office, at the start of next month. Mr Faries said: “I am pleased to be taking on this ...

Lawyer Tina Marie Foote was called to the Bermuda Bar yesterday in a courtroom ceremony packed with proud friends and family members. Mrs Foote cited inspirational quotes from a diverse set of figures during the ceremony — ranging from movie charact...

Many people in Bermuda will now have heard of virtual currencies, most likely in conjunction with “Bitcoin”. However, beyond an understanding of the idea that a virtual currency is some form of asset without a physical form, the conversation of what ...

Years of hard work finally paid off for Katrina Dickson yesterday as she became the newest member of the Bermuda Bar. Introducing Ms Dickson to the courts, lawyer Richard Horseman described her as driven, hard working and a welcome addition to the Wa...

There were tears and laughter in the courtroom yesterday as Celia Tuzo and Benjamin Jack Green were Called to the Bar. There was barely even standing room in commercial court 1 for the Calling of Celia Tuzo, a mature student who described a challeng...

Corporate lawyers are to volunteer their time to help local charities. The Centre on Philanthropy, an umbrella organisation for the third sector, is offering a two-hour pro bono corporate legal clinic to its members for the first time to allow non-pr...

Hospital chiefs will seek legal costs from a quadriplegic who was paralysed after an accident at Bermuda’s only mental hospital. Thomas Hofer, 52, recently lost an 18-year legal battle to sue the Bermuda Hospitals Board for massive damages for injuri...

A man who was paralysed more than 20 years ago after an accident at Bermuda’s only mental hospital has lost a lengthy battle to sue for compensation. Thomas Hofer was just 30 and pursuing his dream job as a chef on the Island when he broke his neck w...

Disbarred lawyer Llewellyn Peniston has been ordered to pay more than $30,000 in back rent after a legal battle in which he claimed his son owned the property. Patrick Bean launched a legal action against Mr Peniston seeking $64,070 in rental arrears...

Thirteen years is a long time in the sphere of offshore legal developments, but the regime introduced by Bermuda’s Trusts (Regulation of Trust Business) Exemption Order during 2002 may remain the most cost effective and flexible framework for private...

Proud family members flocked to Sessions House yesterday after four lawyers were Called to the Bar. Kiernan Bell, managing partner at Appleby, described the pupils as “four very talented, bright, future attorneys and members of the bar”. During the c...