Peter A.S. Pearman

Director, Global Head of Private Client & Trust

Overview

Peter A. S. Pearman is a Director and Global Head of Private Client & Trust, located 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 2020 edition (and since 2011) of Legal 500 Caribbean (trusts/private client)
Recognised in the 2020 (and 2019) edition of Chambers Global (international 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

Private Client & Trust Bulletin April 2020

Bermuda Private Client & Trust Bulletin, June 2016

Area(s) of Expertise

Legal Services

Private Client & Trust

Featured Content

In the latest edition of our Private Client & Trust Bulletin we track the key regulatory and legislative reforms in Bermuda, BVI and the Cayman Islands highlighting recent cases of interest, anticipated reform and market observations.