International law firm Collas Crill has appointed David Thom as counsel in its Bermuda office, enhancing the firm’s strength in complex commercial and insurance disputes.

Mr Thom joins with extensive experience in litigation and arbitration, advising clients on a wide range of corporate, insurance and professional liability matters. He is particularly experienced in handling complex, high-value disputes.

He has developed notable expertise in Bermuda merger appraisal litigation, having acted for dissenting shareholders in a significant proportion of cases brought before the Supreme Court in recent years.

Alongside this, Mr Thom brings considerable experience in contentious insurance matters, advising insurers and reinsurers in both Bermuda and the London market on coverage disputes and Bermuda Form arbitrations. He also regularly defends professional services firms facing liability claims.

On joining the firm, Mr Thom said: “I am very pleased to be joining Collas Crill at such an exciting time for its Bermuda practice. The team has built a strong reputation for delivering clear, commercial advice on complex disputes, and I look forward to contributing to that continued success.”

Lilla Zuill, managing partner in Bermuda, added: “David’s arrival reflects our continued investment in our disputes offering in Bermuda. His experience across merger appraisal work and insurance disputes significantly strengthens our team, and we are delighted to welcome him to the firm.”