Erik Penz

Work Highlights

• Legal 500 Caribbean (2026) Next Generation Partner for Dispute Resolution in Bermuda:

"Erik Penz is vastly experienced before various Bermuda courts."

'Erik Penz is a litigator who exudes confidence, ability, and charm in equal measure.'

• Chambers Global (2025) Up and Coming for Dispute Resolution in Bermuda:

"Special counsel Erik Penz is a Canadian-qualified lawyer with a wealth of international experience. He plays a key role on several... 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.'

• The Legal 500 Caribbean (2025) Recommended for Dispute Resolution and Insurance/reinsurance in Bermuda:

"Special counsel Erik Penz is... notable for his expertise in international dispute resolution."

• The Legal 500 Caribbean (2024) Recommended for Dispute Resolution in Bermuda:

"[S]pecial counsel Erik Penz [has] extensive experience in managing complex contentious matters, particularly within the insurance, construction and professional services sectors"

'We have... had useful and helpful input from Erik Penz, who has advised us on some really technical matters and whose input has been highly valuable.’

'Erik Penz provides meticulous attention to detail.'

• The Legal 500 Caribbean (2024) Recommended for Insurance/reinsurance in Bermuda:

"[N]otable contacts within the firm... encompass special counsel Erik Penz, who acts in contentious insurance matters"

'Erik Penz... possesses the requisite knowledge, experience and litigation skills necessary to provide strategic, common sense and sound legal advice.'

• The Legal 500 Caribbean (2023) Recommended for Dispute Resolution in Bermuda:

"Special counsel Erik Penz is praised by clients for his ‘invaluable‘ assistance in insurance and company-law disputes."

'I worked extensively with Erik Penz and his advocacy in articulating complex arguments, in particular the major dispute case we were working on, was invaluable.'

• The Legal 500 Private Practice Powerlist (2022, 2023) Leading Practitioner for Arbitration in the Middle East

• The Legal 500 EMEA (2022) Recommended for Dispute Resolution in Oman

• Chambers Global (2021) Band 2 for Dispute Resolution in Oman:

"Erik Penz is well versed in both arbitration and litigation... He is a Canadian barrister who acts as special counsel to the firm."

• The Legal 500 EMEA (2021) Next Generation Partner for Dispute Resolution in Oman:

'Erik Penz is highly skilled in disputes strategy. Very understanding of client needs.'

'I worked closely with Erik Penz on a complex commercial dispute and found his litigation expertise and advice [were] excellent.'

• Chambers Global (2020) Up and Coming for Dispute Resolution in Oman:

"Erik Penz is well regarded for his capabilities in arbitration and is most commonly active in cases within the energy, construction and insurance sectors. Clients summarise his skills by saying: 'He is highly responsive, with fine attention to detail. He's thorough, in-depth and strives towards excellence.'"

Career

Special Counsel, Kennedys Bermuda, 2021-date

Special Counsel, AMJ Oman. 2017-2021

Partner, Norton Rose (Canada), 2008-2017

Expert in these Jurisdictions

Bermuda, Canada, Oman

Education

Awards