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A surge in the number of people representing themselves in court has caused new challenges for the judicial system. Chief Justice, Ian Kawaley, told The Royal Gazette that the new phenomenon meant judges had to play an even more active role in hearin...

A duo of Bermuda lawyers have been honoured with an international award in London. Appleby global head of private client and trusts Carlos de Serpa Pimental and Bermuda managing partner Kiernan Bell were presented with the prestige Society of Trust a...

Three young student lawyers yesterday got a $5,000 boost after top law firm Marshall, Diel & Myers split its annual scholarship award between them. Now Ciara Burrows, Alexis Hayes and Jennifer Looby will all get financial help as they prepare for a c...

A Bermuda law firm has won a top award for expertise in employment law. Canterbury Law — founded by Julianna Snelling and Paul Harshaw three years ago — won the accolade as best employment law firm in Bermuda from UK-based Corporate INTL magazine. Ms...

A husband and wife have teamed up to open a new commercial law firm in Hamilton. Megan and Simon Benedek unveiled Benedek Lewin Ltd, which opened its doors for the first time on Monday in offices on the third floor of the SE Pearman Building on Par-...

An international law firm which specialises on servicing the insurance industry is considering opening an office in Bermuda next year — and is already talking with candidates to staff it. Nelson Brown Hamilton & Krekstein LLC (Nelson Brown & Co) has ...

Apex Law Group attorney Bruce Swan discovered that an increasing number of people need pro bono legal advice — and he has decided to offer it, with the help of his colleagues. Along with Apex corporate attorney Chelsea Lim-Stirling and law pupil Mand...

New legislation is expected to stimulate the trust industry in Bermuda by attracting international clients who wish to retain a certain level of control over their trusts without the uncertainty of the trust being deemed invalid. Trusts have long bee...

A leading Island law firm believes the strength of Bermuda as a financial centre was a major factor behind it receiving one of the legal industry’s top awards. Conyers Dill & Pearman Ltd was named Offshore Law Firm of the Year by Chambers & Partners,...