Peter A. S. Pearman is a Consultant in the Bermuda Private Client & Trust practice. 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.
Jurisdiction
Experience
- 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 2021 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 2021 edition (and since 2016) of Chambers HNW (offshore: trusts)
- Recognised in the 2021 edition (and previous) 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
Insights & Resources
14 Jul 2022 - Private Client & Trust
Conyers Recognised as Leading Offshore Trusts Advisor in Chambers High Net Worth 2022
10 Sep 2021 - Private Client & Trust
The Issue With ‘Issue’ – Difficulties Arising With Potential Distinctions Between Children Born Inside and Outside Marriage
Deals & Cases
23 Jul 2021
Illegality as a defence under Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands, and Bermuda law: a comparison with English law and Hong Kong law
Appeal
20 Jul 2020
A Seismic Shift to Certainty: “Substratum” and the Proper Construction of Trust Deeds
Appeal|Validity of Trust Deed