MJM is one of Bermuda’s leading law firms. We have a broad ranging practice with a reputation for excellence in our core practice areas.
MJM is regularly retained by leading international law firms. We offer practical, common sense advice based on an in-depth knowledge of the legal, regulatory and commercial environment in Bermuda. We also offer a high degree of Director involvement in the work that we do. Each practice area is led by a Director who is recognised as a leading practitioner in Bermuda in their respective field of specialisation. Our collaborative approach across practice areas enables us to offer a comprehensive and thorough service to our clients.
MJM attorneys are regularly listed in international guides to legal practitioners in Bermuda, including Chambers Global — The World’s Leading Lawyers, IFLR1000 and The Legal 500.
Founded in 1991
50 people in their team
We have extensive experience in advising local and international clients on a wide range of corporate transactions and related company law issues. Our team has proven professional skills and has earned a reputation for sound judgment and a practical, commercial approach.
We advise on:
Further details may be found on our sub-pages.
Recognition
MJM Limited’s ‘very good practice’ is highly rated for its experience in M&A, joint ventures, shareholder agreements, and investment funds. The team acted for Sysco Corporation on its acquisition of foodservice distributor Brakes Group. The team is highly rated for business acquisitions and shipping matters. Jeremy Leese and Brian Holdipp are key senior associates.
– Legal500, 2018
‘Always going the extra mile’, MJM Limited’s key practice areas include aviation and ship finance, corporate borrowing and bank lending, global equity offerings and listings, international real estate finance, and regulatory compliance. – Legal500, 2018
What the team is known for: Highly experienced, independent Bermudian practice that is regularly sought out by international law firms to act as Bermuda counsel on high-value transactions. Regularly assists Norwegian clients with ship finance and a range of other matters. Also noted for its regular advice to the government of Bermuda and related entities.
Strengths: Commentators highlight “the depth and breadth of legal expertise within the firm,” with sources enthusing: “They are excellent lawyers, as academically gifted as they are commercially practical.” – Chambers Global, 2018
Company Administration
The full range of company secretarial services, including the incorporation of companies and the provision of corporate directors and company secretaries is available to clients through our affiliated companies: Quorum and MJM Europe Limited
. Nominee services are also available through Quorum Nominees Limited.
Publications
We have published extensively in highly regarded international guides. Please see the Bookshelf
for downloadable PDF versions of our subject-specific Bermuda chapters and related articles.
MJM provides advice and representation across a broad range of international and Bermuda based disputes. We regularly act in large scale commercial, insolvency and trust litgation cases in the Supreme Court and at appellate levels. Our local roots demand that we provide a prompt and effective service to businesses and private clients within Bermuda. Whether we are involved in litigation or arbitration, our attorneys give priority to the provision of professional, practical and timely advice and utilize alternative dispute resolution techniques where possible. Following instruction, the appropriate practitioner or team will undertake the work required and will add members to the team to the extent necessary to provide an appropriate range of skills for the case. Further details may be found on our area sub-pages.
Recognition
MJM’s Dispute Resolution Team is Ranked Band 1 in Chambers Global 2018.
What the team is known for: Distinguished, independent Bermudian firm that is widely respected in the jurisdiction. Maintains a very strong reputation for domestic Bermudian cases and is regularly instructed by the government of Bermuda on a variety of constitutional and public law matters. Also possesses expertise in a broad range of other areas, including trust and employment disputes.
Strengths: Sources praise the team for its “strategic advice.” The litigation department is also said to be “very knowledgeable” and to provide “superb turnaround.” – Chambers Global, 2018
MJM Limited ‘provides exceptional response times with the utmost professionalism and integrity’. The litigation team regularly appears in the courts, administrative and quasi-judicial tribunals, and in domestic and international arbitrations; and it regularly provides advice on bankruptcy law and cross-border insolvency issues, the enforcement of security, schemes of arrangement, work-outs, and corporate reorganisations. The team is also experienced in shareholder disputes. It acted for 109 plaintiffs in a successful claim against Bermuda Electric Light Company for breach of contractual terms to provide free healthcare to retirees. Alan W Dunch, JP is ‘a top litigator’; Fozeia Rana-Fahy is ‘thorough, professional, knowledgeable, responsive and pragmatic, and attuned to geopolitical influences on subject matters’; and Andrew Martin is ‘very experienced and hands on’. Jennifer A Haworth, JP and Louise Charleson are highly regarded senior associates. – Legal500, 2018
Publications
We have published extensively in highly regarded international guides. Please see the Bookshelf for downloadable PDF versions of our subject-specific Bermuda chapters and related articles.
Members of our employment, immigration and labour relations team have extensive experience advising on all aspects of complex employment and industrial relations issues. We have given expert advice on English common law issues in US legal proceedings. We also advise in all aspects of labour relations disputes and negotiations.
Our attorneys also offer advice in the immigration field, handling all aspects of work permit applications and employment transfers, Bermuda status, nationality and residency applications, immigration related property ownership issues and appeals to the Minister and to the Courts.
We counsel on a broad range of employment, labour and immigration law issues including:
Members of our employment, immigration and labour relations team have extensive experience advising on all aspects of complex employment and industrial relations issues. We have given expert advice on English common law issues in US legal proceedings. We also advise in all aspects of labour relations disputes and negotiations.
Our attorneys also offer advice in the immigration field, handling all aspects of work permit applications and employment transfers, Bermuda status, nationality and residency applications, immigration related property ownership issues and appeals to the Minister and to the Courts.
We counsel on a broad range of employment, labour and immigration law issues including:
Our Property team is dedicated to assisting with all residential and commercial property acquisitions and sales (freehold and leasehold), mortgages and other property transactions. Our projects and transactions include residential, recreational, resort, industrial, commercial, hotel, office, and retail properties. We also provide practical and reliable advice on complex property issues.
This team also draws on the expertise of other MJM lawyers from the Dispute Resolution, Regulatory and Corporate and Finance teams. For instance, if disputes arise, our mediation, arbitration and litigation lawyers are available to assist our clients. For specific advice on disputes relating to property, please see our Property & Planning disputes group.
Further details may be found on our sub-pages.
Recognition
MJM Limited’s Real Estate Team is Ranked Tier 1 by The Legal500 for 2018.
MJM Limited’s ‘team is very knowledgeable and the advice provided is detailed, thorough and spot on in appropriateness’. It assists with all types of residential and commercial property acquisitions and sales (both freehold and leasehold), mortgages, and other property transactions; while on the projects side, in addition to residential and commercial matters, the team advises on recreational properties, resorts, and industrial real estate, as well as hotels, offices, and retail properties. It also draws upon the expertise of the firm’s dispute resolution, regulatory, corporate and finance teams. Denis de Frias is responsible for the firm’s property practice; his experience includes handling condominium developments, complex financing structures, and residential and commercial real property sales and purchases. – Legal500, 2018
