Global Guide 2026 : Bermuda
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Cox Hallett Wilkinson Limited
Cox Hallett Wilkinson Limited's litigation department, one of the leading litigation practices in Bermuda, is led by experienced senior advocates. The department prides itself on client service, cost efficiency, and providing effective strategic advice. Our attorneys work closely with foreign counsel, have provided expert evidence as to Bermuda law in foreign proceedings, and act in mediation and arbitration matters either as advocates or as a nominated or sole arbitrator.
CHW’s litigation attorneys have specialised experience in the following areas:
· trust matters including disputes between beneficiaries and/or with the trustees (e.g. removal of trustees or breach of trust actions) and variation or setting aside of trust settlements
· contractual, investment and shareholder disputes, including of a cross-border nature
· contentious probate
· directors and officers liability suits
· insurance/re-insurance disputes
· insolvency and restructuring
· professional malpractice matters
· banking including in respect of mortgages, loan facilities and guarantees
· employment law
· personal injury matters
· family and matrimonial law including divorce, children and financial matters
· landlord and tenant disputes
· construction disputes.
Provided by Chambers
Bermuda law firm Cox Hallett Wilkinson Limited has an established litigation team that is able to handle both domestic and cross-border disputes. The department regularly represents high-profile clients from the insurance sector as well as high-net-worth individuals. It is noted for its strength in employment, trust and insolvency disputes, and also provides counsel on a broad array of general commercial cases.
Provided by Chambers
Cox Hallett Wilkinson has a wealth of experience in Bermuda litigation. It is a law firm with strength and expertise at all levels.
Cox Hallett Wilkinson is very prompt and provides comprehensive availability.
They are an efficient outfit and a pleasure to work with.
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David Kessaram is one of the most seasoned lawyers in Bermuda. He is noted for his wealth of expertise in the commercial litigation sphere - being regularly engaged to assist with shareholder disputes - and possesses an equally high level of know-how in insolvency and trust disputes.
David Kessaram is a wise owl who has seen everything before.
David Kessaram is a very knowledgeable and seasoned senior lawyer. He is a very good listener, taking note of key points and providing sound legal advice on very contentious matters.
David is always extremely professional and gives sensible, measured advice along with client reassurance where appropriate.
David Kessaram is extremely experienced and knows his way around the market well.
Craig Rothwell heads the litigation team at Cox Hallett and is known for his deep experience representing clients in employment and personal injury disputes.
Craig Rothwell is knowledgeable, competent and has a keen sense of discretion; he knows when to push and when to hold back.
Craig Rothwell understands each client's way of working. He is calm, sensible and he knows how to compel an audience in court.
We trust his work, judgement and advice.
Dispute Resolution
Head of Dispute Resolution
Provided by Cox Hallett Wilkinson Limited
Kim White
David R Kessaram
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