Peter A.S. Pearman

Overview

Peter A. S. Pearman is a Director in the Private Client & Trust department in the Bermuda office of Conyers Dill & Pearman. Peter joined Conyers in 1996 and became Partner in 2005. Peter’s practice covers all aspects of trust and private client practice, with a particular focus on the use of trusts in commercial transactions, including asset finance, unit trust and other commercial structures involving the use of trusts. In addition to advising on commercial trusts, Peter regularly advises trust companies and individuals and families on complex estate planning matters.

Experience

Experience Highlights

Advising a high profile US family in relation to court proceedings under Section 47 of Bermuda’s Trustee Act 1975 and the subsequent establishment of a large philanthropic entity
Advising a substantial US and non-US family in connection with a complex trust re-organisation involving the use of insurance-related products and onshore and offshore trusts
Advice on the impact of new French legislation in relation to Bermuda situs trustees and the trusts of which they act as trustee

Qualifications

Education

University of Buckingham, LLB, 1994
Eckerd College, B.A., International Business, 1991

Bar Admissions

Bermuda, Barrister & Attorney, 1996
England & Wales, Solicitor, 1995 (not currently practising)

Awards & Accolades

Recognised in the 2019 edition of Chambers Global (international private client)
Recognised in the 2019 edition (and since 2011) of Legal 500 Caribbean (trusts/private client)
Recognised in the 2016 edition of Chambers HNW (Offshore: Trusts - Band 2)
Recognised in the 2015 edition (and since 2013) of Who's Who Legal (private client)
Recognised in the 2015 edition of Legal Media Groups' Expert Guides (trusts and estates)

Associations

Member, New Products Committee, Business Bermuda
Chairman, Trust Committee, Business Bermuda

Publications

Bermuda Private Client & Trust Bulletin, June 2016

Area(s) of Expertise

Legal Services

Private Client & Trust

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