Land Title Registration Expected To Go Live Next Year
The Land Title Registration Amendment Bill (the “Amendment Bill”) was passed in the Bermuda House of Assembly on Friday, 24 November 2017. The Amendment Bill seeks to introduce new provisions…
In the matter of a certain Conveyance from Smith to Beane
As we celebrate 400 years of the first recorded session of the Supreme Court of Bermuda (formerly known as the Court of General Assize), it seems fitting to reflect on the Island’s long legal history and culture. This is the first of a series of short reflections on our legal history illustrated by a number […]
Congratulations to the Supreme Court on its 400th Anniversary from the legal team at MJM Limited.
This Wednesday will see 400 continuous years of sitting of the Supreme Court in Bermuda since it first sat on the 15th June 1616. Congratulations on behalf of the legal team, managers and staff at MJM Limited!
Transcontinental Trusts: International Forum 2016 (Bermuda)
As one of the oldest international trust jurisdictions, Bermuda is known as a premier jurisdiction for trusts and other private client structures. Bermuda serves a broad spectrum of international businesses and high net worth clients and this year we proudly hosted the Transcontinental Trusts Forum: International Forum 2016
Financial Abuse of Seniors (a dirty little secret)
The Seniors Law Reform Committee has made a series of recommendations to the Ministry of Health, Seniors and Environment for amendments to legislation which would better protect seniors from financial abuse. This growing problem is particularly unsettling in the family context, where powers of attorney, joint bank accounts and voluntary conveyances of real estate are […]
MJM Limited ranked in Chambers Global 2016
MJM Limited is pleased to announce that it has been highly ranked by Chambers & Partners in the Chambers Global Rankings 2016 for Bermuda. Chambers described MJM as being a “Well-established independent firm drawing praise for its outstanding knowledge of the Bermudian market.”
Majuro Costs Ruling – Indemnity and third party costs orders
The Court recently set out an interesting ruling on costs relating to an application for indemnity costs and a third party costs order. The First Defendant (the “Defendant”) applied to have the Plaintiff and any third parties who may have caused, controlled or funded the Plaintiff’s claim, pay the Defendant’s costs on an indemnity basis […]
Court Of Appeal: Important Security For Costs Decision
In The Allied Trust and Allied Development Partners Ltd v Attorney General and Minister for Home Affairs [2015] SC Civ (Bda) 61, dated 24 August 2015, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Bermuda ruled in favour of our client, the Minister of Home Affairs, and struck out a constitutional claim made by the […]
The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 2016
One of the latest notable changes to the Bermuda legislation is the introduction of the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 2016 (the “Act”). This Act, which is based largely on the UK equivalent, allows parties to a contract in Bermuda to now provide for enforcement of its contractual terms by third parties subject to […]
MJM Limited inspires students at Bermuda College
On 31 March 2016, lawyers from MJM Limited attended a Student Networking Event at the Bermuda College, providing students with information and insight into a legal career. Students had the opportunity to hear from lawyers Louise Charleson and Kimberley D. Caines as well as from the firm’s pupil, Tristy Smith, about the various areas of […]
Legal resources in new locations on redesigned Bermuda Government website
This week the Government of Bermuda launched a new information portal at http://www.gov.bm/. Completely redesigned and revamped, it appears to be quite user friendly. Legal resources can now be found in new locations.
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