About

Provided by Kennedys

Kennedys is a leading law firm in Bermuda with specialists in insurance and reinsurance, corporate and corporate finance, dispute resolution, insolvency and restructuring, regulatory and compliance and trusts matters. Our global reach, local experience and deep sector knowledge provide us with an extensive understanding of global and local issues affecting our clients.

MAIN AREAS OF PRACTICE

We offer a “one stop” service for Bermuda-related arbitration work, including arbitrations seated or held in Bermuda, London, Toronto and elsewhere, and are in a unique position to offer clients access to our global network and highly specialist insurance teams in London, New York, and other Kennedys offices throughout North America, Latin America, Caribbean, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific.

Our Bermuda-based lawyers have appeared as Leading Counsel or Counsel in some of the largest and most complex pieces of commercial and trusts litigation before the Supreme Court of Bermuda in the past ten years, as well as conducting appeals before the Court of Appeal for Bermuda and the Privy Council in London.

We advise and represent corporate clients on a wide range of commercial disputes, both in litigation and arbitration, as well as on insolvency and restructuring matters, trusts disputes, and regulatory issues.

We have particular experience of dealing with urgent applications for injunctive relief, including freezing injunctions, anti-suit injunctions, and provisional liquidation appointments.

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution - Bermuda

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

The Bermuda office of Kennedys is well-placed to leverage the firm's global strengths in insurance and reinsurance when assisting clients with cross-border disputes. It is also noted for its regular handling of professional negligence mandates, representing well-known law firms, accountancy practices and other professional services businesses. Further areas of expertise include international arbitration.

Work Highlights

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  • Kennedys acted for Elliott Advisors and other former minority shareholders of Jardine Strategic Holdings (JSH) in the fair-value appraisal litigation relating to the amalgamation of JSH with Jardine Matheson Holdings.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Mark G Chudleigh
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Mark G Chudleigh
2
Band 2
Mark Chudleigh heads up the Bermuda office of Kennedys and has a leading reputation when it comes to insurance disputes. He has a longstanding practice that also encompasses strengths in general commercial litigation and arbitration mandates.

Mark is a great leader of his team and very knowledgeable about the law.

Mark is a highly regarded and experienced lawyer.

When the stakes are high, Mark provides the sound guidance we need.

Erik Penz
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Erik Penz
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Up and Coming

Special counsel Erik Penz is a Canadian-qualified lawyer with a wealth of international experience. He plays a key role on several of Kennedys' standout cases, including major insolvency and insurance coverage matters.

Erik embodies all the qualities we look for in our disputes counsel. He is responsive, collaborative and thorough.

Erik is a very thoughtful lawyer with excellent analytical skills.

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Dispute Resolution

Mark G Chudleigh
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Mark G Chudleigh
2
Band 2
Erik Penz
U
Erik Penz
U
Up and Coming

Members

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Laura Williamson

Mark G Chudleigh

Mark G Chudleigh

Head of Department

Nick Miles

Industries

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Insurance; Reinsurance; Banking & Finance; Investment Funds; Trusts; Corporate; Insolvency & Restructuring; TMT; Shipping & Aviation; Property