Three Bermuda law firms are among the shortlist of six for The Lawyer magazine's Offshore Law Firm of the Year award for 2007.

The selection of Cox Hallett Wilkinson (CHW), Appleby and Conyers Dill & Pearman reflects the growing strength of the Island as a leading offshore financial centre.

The awards ceremony will take place at The Grosvenor House Hotel in London on June 26.

Lorren Wilson, managing partner of CHW, said: "The firm has gone from strength to strength over the last few years and we are pleased that this progress is being recognised in various legal rankings and with this recent nomination.

"We aim to build on this reputation through the continued development of Bermudian attorneys within CHW and the recruitment of first-rate and experienced attorneys from overseas so that we can continue to provide our clients, both here in Bermuda and internationally, with the highest level of service."