Karen Corless
Director
Conyers
More informationConyers‘ private client and trust team has extensive experience in advising ultra-high-net-worth individuals, including local and multinational clients and is praised by clients as 'the best team in Bermuda'. It's expertise spans matters involving private trust companies, including trust establishments, trust restructurings and the strategic use of trusts in commercial applications. Co-leading the team, Craig MacIntyre specialises in non-contentious matters, while Helen Cooper is an expert in trust company structures, and Ben Adamson is a key name for litigation. Karen Corless is recognised as ’knowledgeable, dedicated, and hardworking’ with a focus on international and local estate planning arrangements. Directors Scott Pearman and Anna Bruce-Smith are both key contacts alongside senior associate Davina Hargun; between them, they cover the full spectrum of private client and trust issues concerning legal and administrative trust matters.
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Testimonials
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'They have strength in depth in private client law and a strong trust administration and contentious offering too. They are the best team in Bermuda.’
'Conyers is an international legal firm of distinction with a depth of expertise spanning private and commercial wealth.'
‘Helen Cooper is practical and personable and has provided excellent advice.'
‘They know what they are doing; practical and responsive.'
‘Strongest private client practice in Bermuda. Very strong client base.’
‘Helen Cooper and Anna Bruce-Smith are stand our partners for being both personable, efficient and technically able.'
‘I have worked the most with, and think extremely highly of, Helen Cooper, Craig MacIntyre and Karen Corless. Each is extremely knowledgeable, dedicated and hard-working, sophisticated in his or her practice and displays valuable judgement.'
'The senior partners of Conyers, who deservedly attract accolades for their legal acumen and the depth of their professional skill, are Helen Cooper and Craig MacIntyre, who work in the private wealth and trust area. They have the ability to handle the most complex legal issues and are complemented by younger partners, notably Karen Corless and Anna Bruce-Smith who advise some of Conyers most prestigious clients.'
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The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Helen Cooper
Director
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Craig MacIntyre, Helen Cooper, Ben Adamson