Bermudian Guy Cooper has returned to the Island after a stint in the Middle East to take up a new role in the corporate practice of Conyers Dill & Pearman.

Mr. Cooper, who had worked as an associate in both the Dubai and Abu Dhabi offices of Reed Smith, one of the world's largest law firms, will focus on company and commercial work and has specialist expertise in the formation of companies and partnerships, joint ventures, restructuring and finance transactions.

Prior to his time with Reed Smith, Mr. Cooper was an associate in Conyers' Dubai office, which he played at key part in launching in 2006.

Mr. Cooper holds a BA (Hons) in Economics and Geography from the University of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne in England. He also completed a Postgraduate Degree in Law and Legal Practice (achieving a Commendation) from The College of Law in Guildford, England.

Mr. Cooper began his pupilage at Conyers in 2003 and qualified as an associate in 2004. He was seconded to Dubai in 2006 to launch the firm's Dubai office alongside Roger Burgess.

"I am delighted to be back in Bermuda and back at Conyers. With the largest corporate department in Bermuda, Conyers has a well-recognised presence in corporate law here, and I look forward to being part of the team," said Mr. Cooper.

John Collis, Conyers' chairman and head of the corporate department, said: "We are pleased to welcome Guy back to the firm. His experience adds to our depth of expertise and reinforces our standing as the leading law firm in Bermuda. We remain committed to developing our practice here while we continue to make excellent progress in growing the firm worldwide."