Global Guide 2026 : Bermuda
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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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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 and shareholder disputes.
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Kennedys assisted the Madoff Trustee with tracing and clawing back approximately USD62 million in assets lost as a result of Bernie Madoff's fraudulent investment activities.
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They continually think about your dispute and share thoughts and ideas.
Kennedys has an impressive ability to process large volumes of documents and data, extracting and relaying the pertinent legal points.
Kennedys is distinguished through its detailed analysis of Bermuda law and it can uncover significant and strong legal points that may have been overlooked by other counsel.
Kennedys has a very good Bermuda disputes team. They are very impressive, thorough and good to work with.
Kennedys has very strong subject-matter experience as well as legal knowledge. They are detail- and research-oriented, ensuring a fully considered position before proceeding with any aspect of a case.
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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, professional negligence and arbitration mandates.
Mark has unsurpassable knowledge and experience. He is always up-to-date, has a very strong grasp of detail and is great at putting things in perspective and determining strategy.
Mark Chudleigh has intimate knowledge of the market and is extremely personable. He is a great conductor of the litigation orchestra as well as a superb team manager.
Mark is dedicated to his clients and able to handle very difficult situations.
Mark is a senior, experienced, practical and hard-working litigator who is always well prepared and instils confidence.
Laura Williamson is building a strong reputation in Bermuda. She has particular expertise in insurance and fund-related disputes. She also has experience in handling cases of professional negligence and representing individuals in trust and employment disputes.
Laura Williamson is a very good young partner who is technically strong and highly capable. She punches above her weight.
Laura is an excellent litigator. She is very hard-working and always provides clear, concise advice as well as being personable, responsive and very well prepared.
Laura is very cerebral, steely and determined. She is a very impressive character.
Laura Williamson is technically very gifted. She provides good insights into the technical aspects of a case and is great at keeping things moving along.
Laura is an absolute delight to deal with. She is highly professional, meticulous and her drafting and advocacy skills are impressive.
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 Penz is very able, calm and thorough. He is very dependable and good at coordinating work internationally.
Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution
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