partners leaving to start their own practice, The Royal Gazette understands.

Mr. Hall last night admitted Hall, Duncan and Trott was undergoing restructuring. However, he would not comment further.

Mr. Delroy Duncan and Mr. Perry Trott also would not comment. But Mr. Perry did say, "There will be a joint press conference before the week is up''.

A source said Mr. Trott, a Bermudian, and his British colleague Mr. Duncan plan to set up their own firm in the Bermuda Commercial Bank building.

It is understood lawyer and PLP candidate Mr. Michael Scott is about to leave Browne and Wade to join his fellow Opposition member.

Mr. Scott has for the past few weeks been assisting Mr. Hall in his cases and working out of his Front Street offices.