Adenike Carmichael Joins MJM Limited
Leading law firm, MJM Limited, is pleased to announce that Bermudian, Adenike Carmichael has joined as Client Relationship Manager in the firm’s Dispute Resolution Team.
MJM Sponsors the 32nd Annual End to End
It is that time of year again when the ever popular AXA End-to-End kicks off. In its 32nd year, this year’s event promises to be a super fun and exciting event. On Saturday, 4 May 2019, participants walk, ride, row, paddle or swim their way along from one end of the Island to the other, […]
Holding Company Liability in Tort
It is a general basic principle of company law that each company within a group of companies (even those owned and controlled by a parent or intermediate holding company) are separate legal entities. They cannot be lumped together for legal purposes, even if the holding or parent company can exercise complete control over the appointment […]
Divorce and the “costs” of Financial Disputes
A January 2019 reported decision of the Supreme Court (F v F) provides a more forceful argument than ever for the resolution and settlement of all financial matrimonial issues.
Bermuda Confident of Removal from EU List
Recently, Bermuda was placed on the European Union’s list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes. It is the Bermuda Government’s view that the jurisdiction is compliant with EU’s economic substance requirements by way of the Economic Substance Act 2018 and the Economic Substance Regulations 2018 passed into law last December, with all necessary amendments to […]
MJM’s Dispute Resolution Team Ranked BAND 1 by Chambers Global 2019
MJM Limited is pleased to announce that its Dispute Resolution Team is once more Ranked BAND 1, alongside only one other competitor in Bermuda, in results released today by Chambers & Partners in the Chambers Global 2019 rankings. Chambers reported that MJM Limited is a top-tier well-established Bermudian independent firm, well regarded for its breadth […]
Bermuda’s Economic Substance Requirements
The Economic Substance Act 2018 (the “Economic Substance Act”) was tabled on 7 December 2018 and, following revisions, again on 17 December 2018. Background In November 2017, the Government of Bermuda made a commitment to the Code of Conduct Group (Business Taxation) (the “COCG”) of the Council of the EU to address concerns relating to […]
Court Of Appeal Backs Former Chief Justice’s Ruling in Same Sex Marriage Case
In an important decision for Bermuda, the Court of Appeal has supported a decision of the Supreme Court made by Former Chief Justice Ian Kawaley in Ferguson et al v Attorney General in June 2018 which held that certain aspects of the Domestic Partnership Act 2018 (the “DPA”) are unconstitutional. We previously told you about […]
Next Chapter for MJM as Firm Appoints New Directors
MJM Limited is pleased to announce that Senior Associates, Jennifer Haworth and Jeremy Leese will be promoted to Directors of the firm effective 1 January 2019. The newly promoted Directors have extensive combined legal experience, in Bermuda and globally. Both Jeremy and Jennifer have been at MJM for over six years, making strong contributions to […]
MJM’s Corporate Team Ranked TIER 2 in Bermuda by IFLR1000
MJM Limited is pleased to announce that its Corporate Team is Ranked TIER 2 in Bermuda in results released recently by International law firm rating agency, IFLR1000. IFLR reported that “MJM specialises in the aviation and shipping industries. The firm recently demonstrated its capabilities as counsel on significant capital markets, M&A and financing transactions.” Clients have noted […]
