Local Business Appleby hires three new lawyers They include returning Bermudian and new partner Richard Collis after ten years of practice in London They include returning Bermudian and new partner Richard Collis after ten years of practice in London May 21, 2025 6:16 PM
Court Legal ethics group pushes for stronger conduct regulations Jeffrey Elkinson, the chairman of the Bermuda Bar’s Professional Conduct Committee, sums up its work of 2024-25 Jeffrey Elkinson, the chairman of the Bermuda Bar’s Professional Conduct Committee, sums up its work of 2024-25 May 19, 2025 8:33 AM
Politics Lawyer, former senator and Hamilton councillor mourned Larry Scott, known to pull no punches in his views, was active in the UBP as well as the PLP Larry Scott, known to pull no punches in his views, was active in the UBP as well as the PLP May 16, 2025 8:10 AM
International Business Appleby KC presents at trust conferences The Private Client Exchange and the Transcontinental Trusts will be held in Bermuda next week The Private Client Exchange and the Transcontinental Trusts will be held in Bermuda next week May 09, 2025 7:13 PM
Local Business Max Quin retires from LOM board The former tax barrister in London and the Middle East, and banker in the UK, has served 13 years as a director The former tax barrister in London and the Middle East, and banker in the UK, has served 13 years as a director Apr 24, 2025 1:31 PM
Court Lawyer Called to the Bar a week before her wedding Former archaeologist Meshellae Valerie-Ann Payne says her life is “coming into place” Former archaeologist Meshellae Valerie-Ann Payne says her life is “coming into place” Apr 05, 2025 7:57 AM
Court ‘Authentic’ Ciara Burrows joins Bermuda Bar New lawyer’s “stellar” work ethic and strength of character are heaped with praise at a ceremony last week New lawyer’s “stellar” work ethic and strength of character are heaped with praise at a ceremony last week Mar 15, 2025 7:57 AM
Local Business Mark Chudleigh retains Band 1 ranking in Chambers guide Lawyer is among four individuals at Kennedys Bermuda to be recognised Lawyer is among four individuals at Kennedys Bermuda to be recognised Feb 20, 2025 9:34 PM
Local Business ASW’s Neil Horner retains Band 1 rankings in Chambers guide The firm’s dispute resolution department has been ranked as Band 2 The firm’s dispute resolution department has been ranked as Band 2 Feb 17, 2025 3:49 PM
Court Lawyer sent to DUI Court Paul Wilson is also disqualified from driving all vehicles until further notice Paul Wilson is also disqualified from driving all vehicles until further notice Feb 13, 2025 7:53 AM
Court Law graduates readying for pupillage programme The Ministry of Justice prepares a cohort of potential lawyers for training The Ministry of Justice prepares a cohort of potential lawyers for training Feb 11, 2025 12:56 PM
International Business Appleby lawyers recognised They were highlighted in the 2025 edition of the Private Client Global Elite Directory They were highlighted in the 2025 edition of the Private Client Global Elite Directory Feb 07, 2025 11:41 AM
Court Call made for more lawyers to practise in court Senior magistrate Maxanne Anderson says fewer than 30 of more than 600 registered lawyers actively lead client proceedings Senior magistrate Maxanne Anderson says fewer than 30 of more than 600 registered lawyers actively lead client proceedings Feb 04, 2025 8:17 AM
Opinion Writer Bermuda cannot take its foot off the gas on disabled rights Allan Doughty makes three recommendations in his final op-ed on the matter Allan Doughty makes three recommendations in his final op-ed on the matter Feb 01, 2025 8:00 AM
Local Business Conyers appoints Ron-Michel Davis as immigration manager The former government immigration official succeeds Belinda Wright, who had been in the role for 16 years The former government immigration official succeeds Belinda Wright, who had been in the role for 16 years Jan 29, 2025 6:24 PM
Court Keiva Maronie-Durham suspended from practising law for six months Lawyer is also fined $1,000 and ordered return $3,500 to a complainant Lawyer is also fined $1,000 and ordered return $3,500 to a complainant Jan 28, 2025 7:55 AM
Court Police yet to rule out inquiry into disbarred lawyer Detectives are conducting an analysis of any information received relating to former attorney Myron Simmons Detectives are conducting an analysis of any information received relating to former attorney Myron Simmons Jan 20, 2025 7:56 AM
Opinion Writer The proposed Disabilities Act – is there a better way? Lawyer Allan Doughty discusses the implications of government minister Tinée Furbert being successful in passing new legislation Lawyer Allan Doughty discusses the implications of government minister Tinée Furbert being successful in passing new legislation Jan 17, 2025 8:00 AM
Opinion Writer Time to review how we place our trust in others Claire van Overdijk outlines safeguards required to avoid common pitfalls that lead to financial abuse Claire van Overdijk outlines safeguards required to avoid common pitfalls that lead to financial abuse Jan 14, 2025 7:56 AM
Local Business Appleby appoints new partner Claire van Overdijk KC joins the firm’s dispute resolution practice in Bermuda Claire van Overdijk KC joins the firm’s dispute resolution practice in Bermuda Jan 13, 2025 1:53 PM
Local Business Kimonea Bascome promoted at Marshall Diel & Myers Veteran of four years at the firm becomes a senior associate Veteran of four years at the firm becomes a senior associate Jan 13, 2025 1:50 PM
Court Career path for new lawyer not a straight line Former clinical social worker Jonathan Jervis is Called to the Bar Former clinical social worker Jonathan Jervis is Called to the Bar Jan 11, 2025 7:58 AM
General Opposition calls for investigation into disbarred lawyer Scott Pearman, the shadow justice minister, questions whether victims will be reimbursed after Myron Simmons’s misdeeds Scott Pearman, the shadow justice minister, questions whether victims will be reimbursed after Myron Simmons’s misdeeds Dec 30, 2024 7:59 AM
Court Myron Simmons disbarred for improper conduct Former senior government lawyer and legal consultant for the Attorney-General’s Chambers pleads guilty on all three counts Former senior government lawyer and legal consultant for the Attorney-General’s Chambers pleads guilty on all three counts Dec 28, 2024 8:14 AM
Court Mother-daughter duo celebrate Call to the Bar Isabella Zuill-McKenzie, of Carey Olsen, reflects on the twists and turns on her journey to the legal profession Isabella Zuill-McKenzie, of Carey Olsen, reflects on the twists and turns on her journey to the legal profession Dec 16, 2024 7:56 AM
Court Guilty plea from lawyer who was over legal limit in car Paul Wilson also admits to obstructing police, while other charges are to remain on file Paul Wilson also admits to obstructing police, while other charges are to remain on file Dec 12, 2024 7:58 AM
Local Business Island law firm appoints British barrister to its team Marshall Diel and Myers now has 39 employees, including 19 lawyers Marshall Diel and Myers now has 39 employees, including 19 lawyers Dec 09, 2024 4:40 PM
Local Business Bermuda’s lawyers and firms recognised in fintech guide Chambers assigns rankings based on independent research and analysis, including client feedback Chambers assigns rankings based on independent research and analysis, including client feedback Dec 08, 2024 1:00 PM
Court No disclosure of amount paid to British silk The Supreme Court has yet to share the sum paid to King’s Counsel Martin Forde for a civil case brought by a former premier The Supreme Court has yet to share the sum paid to King’s Counsel Martin Forde for a civil case brought by a former premier Dec 05, 2024 7:58 AM
General Law firm expands family team with new appointment Patrick Goodings has joined Marshall Diel and Myers in the family and matrimonial department Patrick Goodings has joined Marshall Diel and Myers in the family and matrimonial department Nov 28, 2024 1:32 PM
