Jul 2024
Conyers’ Private Client & Trust practices in Bermuda and the Cayman Islands have received high rankings in the Chambers and Partners’ High Net Worth Guide 2024, with Band 1 and Band 2 rankings respectively. This prestigious guide identifies and recommends the top-performing lawyers and firms advising on private wealth.
Conyers has maintained its Band 1 ranking in Bermuda for Offshore Trusts for the 8th consecutive year. Clients describe the practice as “the front-runners in Bermuda” and as “wise counsel concerning Bermuda law aspects of sophisticated trusts for ultra-high-net-worth clients.” Helen Cooper and Craig MacIntyre, Co-Heads of the Bermuda Private Client & Trust practice, have each received a Band 1 ranking. Fellow Director Ben Adamson is ranked in Band 2. Newly ranked this year is Director Anna Bruce-Smith with a Band 2 ranking.
The Cayman Islands Private Client & Trust practice is ranked Band 2 and is described as “an experienced team who are able to provide solid advice in complex matters.” Robert Lindley, Head of the Cayman and BVI Private Client & Trust practices is ranked in Band 2 and is recognised as a “knowledgeable lawyer who is strategic, pragmatic and solution-oriented.” Counsel Wesley O’Brien is ranked as an Associate to Watch. Partner Matthew Brown in BVI is newly ranked as Up and Coming.
“We are delighted to be recognised again by Chambers High Net Worth for the strength of our private client and trust practice,” said Craig MacIntyre, Co-Head of Bermuda Private Client & Trust. “This recognition underscores our commitment to client success and our deep understanding of trust structures and contentious work that meets our clients’ needs. We are grateful to our clients for their trust and to Chambers for this recognition.”
The Chambers High Net Worth guide is an acclaimed publication that identifies and ranks the world’s leading firms and practitioners specialising in advising high net worth clients. The rankings, which are based on independent research including interviews with lawyers, family offices, accountants, tax advisors, bankers, and investment managers, provide a comprehensive perspective of the private wealth advisory industry.
“It is a privilege to see our hard working Private Client & Trust practices continue to receive high rankings in the Chambers and Partners’ High Net Worth Guide” said Helen Cooper, Co-Head of Bermuda Private Client & Trust. This recognition reflects the quality of our expertise and the consistent advice we provide to our clients.
Conyers’ global Private Client & Trust team has a long-established reputation for delivering intelligent, dependable, and solutions-driven advice to some of the world’s wealthiest private clients. The depth of experience among Conyers lawyers allows them to provide not only technical advice on trust law and structures but also creative solutions to the complex dynamics of managing family and business assets across international borders in today’s intricate world.
Bermuda: Band 1
Helen Cooper: Band 1
Craig MacIntyre: Band 1
Ben Adamson: Band 2
Anna Bruce-Smith Band 2
BVI
Robert Lindley: Cayman Islands expertise based abroad
Matthew Brown: Up and Coming
Cayman Islands: Band 2
Robert Lindley: Band 2
Wesley O’Brien: Associate to watch