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Provided by Laura Williamson
Laura is a partner in Kennedys’ Bermuda office and a member of the commercial litigation team, handling matters involving financial services, insurance, professional negligence, insolvency and trusts.
Laura has a broad commercial practice with a particular focus on trusts disputes and on litigation and arbitration involving the financial services and insurance industries. Many of her cases have a multi-jurisdictional element, including in relation to the UK, US, Singapore, Hong Kong and others.
Prior to joining Kennedys, Laura practised as a barrister in London for five years, during which time she was regularly instructed as sole counsel at every stage from pre-action advice through to final determination at trial or on appeal, as well as acting as junior counsel alongside leading counsel.
Laura is a full member of the Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners (“STEP”). In 2024, Laura was the winner of not one but two STEP Excellence Awards. She is also a member of the Restructuring and Insolvency Specialists Association of Bermuda (“RISA Bermuda”) and an honorary overseas member of the English Commercial Bar Association (“COMBAR”).
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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.
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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.
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.