Ben Adamson
Director
Conyers
More informationWith a ‘pre-eminent position in the marketplace,’ the team at Conyers has an experienced and comprehensive litigation practice, which handles high-profile, multi-national commercial litigation, trust disputes and insolvency matters. Practice chair Christian Luthi offers ’high-quality legal advice and practical applications’, particularly regarding appraisals, insolvencies, insurance claims and commercial matters. Ben Adamson, a recognised leader in trust litigation, further adds to the team, alongside the ‘masterful, unflappable and strategic ’ Jeffrey Elkinson, who has expertise in trust, insurance and construction litigation. Other key contacts within the firm include insolvency expert and director Rhys Williams, and counsel Jonathan O’Mahony, alongside senior associate Britt Smith, and the ’super bright’ Judith Roche.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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‘Conyers is probably the best firm in Bermuda for commercial and chancery type disputes involving companies and trusts.'
‘Christian Luthi, Jonathan O'Mahony and Rhys Williams - Very high-quality legal advice and practical application. Bags of experience, real skill in advocacy, both written and oral. All three are highly recommended.’
‘The Conyers team has a pre-eminent position in the marketplace. It is highly responsive, knowledgeable and practical, with an excellent perspective on developing issues in the offshore world.’
‘Christian Luthi is accessible and insightful. He is highly responsive and engaged on client assignments.'
- 'Rhys Williams is developing into a market leader in the restructuring space.’
- 'Britt Smith is outstanding, exceptionally hard-working, with a meticulous attention to detail, always delivers.’
‘Ben Adamson - a leader in trust litigation.'
'Judith Roche - a great litigator and a grafter. Super bright and super reliable.’
Key clients
- Seadrill Limited
- HSBC
- The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited
- KPMG
- E&Y
- Viking Cruises
- American International Company Limited (AIG)
- Bacardi International
- Chubb Limited
- RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd
- Bermuda Monetary Authority
Work highlights
- Acting for Seadrill Limited in relation to the restructuring of the third-largest global offshore drilling concern, which entered into Chapter 11 proceedings in the US and initiated parallel winding up proceedings in Bermuda.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Jeffrey Elkinson
Director
Christian Luthi
Director
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Rhys Williams
Director
Judith Roche
Associate
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Christian Luthi