About

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Dispute Resolution and Restructuring

We have appeared in some of the largest and most complex commercial disputes before the Supreme Court of Bermuda, as well as conducting appeals before the Court of Appeal for Bermuda and the Privy Council in London.

We act for both plaintiffs and defendants in a broad range of commercial disputes in the Bermuda courts and through arbitration. This includes acting in corporate disputes, including shareholder disputes, claims involving company directors, partnership disputes, claims by beneficiaries and against trustees, insolvency disputes (representing both insolvency practitioners and creditors), breach of confidence disputes, and claims against professionals among others.

We have experience dealing with applications for injunctive and other urgent relief, including freezing injunctions, anti-suit injunctions, and provisional liquidation appointments. We are also regularly involved in asset tracing and asset recovery proceedings, contested winding-up petitions, minority shareholder petitions, merger appraisal litigation and corporate governance disputes, as well as applications for the enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitration awards, and for the production of evidence for use in foreign proceedings.

We also advise and represent creditors, liquidators, debtor companies and contributories in a broad range of insolvency and restructuring matters.

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Dispute Resolution - Bermuda

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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

  • 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
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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
U
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
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Erik Penz
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Erik Penz
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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