Bermuda has been nominated for Citywealth’s International Financial Centre of the Year award.

Claire van Overdijk KC of Appleby is on the shortlist as Lawyer of the Year — Litigation.

The announcement from Citywealth stated Bermuda’s wealth management sector is widely reflected in the shortlist of the Citywealth International Financial Centre Awards 2027.

With the judges having completed their vote, it said, the list is now open to the public to allow the global private wealth industry to have their say, casting ballots by November 20.

In the sixteenth year, the awards recognise the achievements of individuals and companies in the private wealth sector operating in the major international financial centres.

In addition, several companies operating in Bermuda are also shortlisted for awards.

Wakefield Quin is nominated for Boutique Law Firm of the Year, and, the list for Law Firm of the Year — Caribbean includes Appleby and Walkers.

Ocorian is among those vying for Fund Administration Company of the Year.

The results will be announced at the Citywealth Financial Centre Awards 2027 gala dinner taking place January 26 at the 5 star The Biltmore Mayfair, 44 Grosvenor Square, London.

The event will be hosted by BBC News anchor Rich Preston.