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Dispute Resolution

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Provided by MJM Limited

Our Dispute Resolution team provides practical, highly responsive, cost effective advice and representation across a broad range of international and Bermuda based disputes in the areas of banking, company/corporate, construction, defamation, general commercial, restructuring and insolvency, personal injury, property and planning, and public and constitutional law.

We are known for offering a high degree of Director involvement in the work we do and for having in-depth knowledge of the legal, regulatory and commercial environment in Bermuda. We have a large local client base and also work regularly with leading major international law firms and their clients in large scale and high profile complex international commercial, insolvency and trust litigation cases. We regularly advise financial institutions, regulatory bodies, the insurance/reinsurance industry, the hospitality sector on contentious and non-contentious matters.

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution - Bermuda

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

MJM is a well-respected Bermuda law firm. It maintains a commendable litigation practice that is active on a broad range of commercial disputes, as well as trust litigation, restructuring proceedings and regulatory mandates. Notable work highlights often see the firm representing Bermudian public authorities and governmental departments, in addition to its work on behalf of globally recognised clients in the financial services industry.

Work Highlights

Provided by MJM Limited

  • MJM was Bermuda local counsel, working alongside Baker McKenzie Taiwan, representing one of the main litigating parties in a major multi-jurisdictional trust dispute involving underlying assets valued at more than USD20 billion.

Strengths

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"It is clear to me they have great bench strength in employment matters and a good sense of the pulse of what is happening in the market."

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Global

"They are a very well-rounded team."

Dispute Resolution respondent
Global

"They are very responsive. They are always willing to talk and make sure they are providing the right kind of service."

Dispute Resolution respondent
Global

"Their team is made up of highly qualified, knowledgeable and experienced lawyers."

Dispute Resolution respondent
Global

"They are always responsive, even outside of normal working hours. They communicate clearly on expected time lines."

Dispute Resolution respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Fozeia Rana-Fahy
3
Fozeia Rana-Fahy
Head of Dispute Resolution
3
Band 3

Fozeia Rana-Fahy concentrates her practice on commercial disputes and is also known for her work on contentious trust and employment mandates. She has been based in Bermuda for more than a decade.

"She has an excellent client manner, particularly in mediation. She is extremely invested in assisting clients and is technically really good."

"She always acts with empathy and understanding, with a view to the bigger picture. As her client I feel very much seen, understood and supported when we work together. She helps me understand all the options available."

"She is somebody you'd be glad to have acting for you. She fights her corner for the client, and does so promptly and efficiently."

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Jennifer Haworth
4
Jennifer Haworth
4
Band 4

Jennifer Haworth is head of the MJM dispute resolution department. She has a very noteworthy practice handling a mix of high-value liquidation proceedings and commercial litigation.

"I am always impressed with the expertise that Jennifer provides."

"She is very calm and balanced. She consistently articulates the facts and the message that we want to be taken into account."

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MJM Limited

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Fozeia Rana-Fahy
3
Fozeia Rana-Fahy
Head of Dispute Resolution
3
Band 3
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Jennifer Haworth
4
Jennifer Haworth
4
Band 4
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Members

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Allan Doughty

Dan Griffin

Fozeia Rana-Fahy

Fozeia Rana-Fahy

Head of Department

Jennifer Haworth

Head of Department

Safia Gardener

T'Deana Spencer

Tim Molton

Industries

Provided by MJM Limited

Banking, Financial Services, Regulatory, Insurance & Reinsurance, Private Client, Tourism, Shipping, Aviation and Property