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CHW'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.
Chambers Review
Bermuda law firm Cox Hallett 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, energy and finance sectors, 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 public law and general commercial cases.
Work Highlights
- A team of Cox Hallett lawyers advised one of the plaintiffs in a more than USD50 million fair-value appraisal dispute relating to shares in a Bermuda company.
Strengths
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"They do their part extremely well. They know their way around the court and they do their job efficiently."
"They are very good on sensitive matters when the issues aren't straightforward and require careful handling. They're good with clients in high-pressure situations."
"We always receive a high level of service and timely responses from Cox Hallett."
"They do their part extremely well. They know their way around the court and they do their job efficiently."
"They are very good on sensitive matters when the issues aren't straightforward and require careful handling. They're good with clients in high-pressure situations."
"We always receive a high level of service and timely responses from Cox Hallett."
Notable Practitioners
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 restructuring and insolvency.
"His experience carries through. He's worked in the jurisdiction a long time and there's nothing he hasn't seen before."
"He's a very experienced advocate and well respected."
"David is a very knowledgeable lawyer who provides wise and effective advice. He is superb with responsiveness."
Craig Rothwell heads the litigation team at Cox Hallett and is known for his deep experience representing clients in employment and personal injury disputes. In these areas of work, he is considered one of the go-to figures in Bermuda.
"Craig is a very good lawyer who can also explain things in non-lawyer terms. He is attentive and always helpful."
"Craig has a very astute and professional approach to his practice. He's extremely reliable and values us as a client, and so therefore is always available even on short notice. It's a level of service that is very appreciated."
"He understands our values as a company. We feel that he is a good reflection of our core values in court and accurately represents what we stand for in contentious proceedings. He brings a cool, calm and professional approach to litigation scenarios, which is refreshing."
"Craig has a broad knowledge of employment matters. He is commercially aware and brings a lot of value to the table through his understanding of corporate and contractual law, his experience and his skill set."
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