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Provided by Michael Hanson
Corporate; Dispute Resolution and Litigation; Regulatory; Employment Pensions and Incentives; Taxation and Economic Substance Requirements; Private Client
Michael Hanson is the managing partner of Carey Olsen Bermuda. His core practice is centred on human capital and regulatory law where he advises the largest insurance and reinsurance, banks and professional services businesses on the island.
Michael has particular and significant expertise in multijurisdictional crisis management, corporate, employment and regulatory investigations, complex executive disputes and executive benefit and incentive programs. Michael also has a more general practice advising clients on commercial contract claims, reinsurance and coverage disputes and shareholder disputes.
Michael is ranked as a leading lawyer by Chambers Global and Legal 500 describing him as "highly rated", "very knowledgeable" and that "his responsiveness is unbelievable!".
Prior to joining Carey Olsen in 2017, Michael was partner and head of the employment and immigration at another offshore law firm in Bermuda.
Michael is a former Chair of the Human Rights Commission in Bermuda under the provisions of the Human Rights Act 1981. Michael is on the board of the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce and is Chair of the Bermuda Development Agency.
Provided by Chambers
Michael Hanson has an active and well-respected practice focusing on employment and regulatory matters. He also maintains a prominent position in the market through his role as Carey Olsen's Bermuda managing partner.
Provided by Chambers
"Michael is our principal adviser and counsel in all employment-related matters. His familiarity with this area of Bermuda law is extensive and his personable but confident style makes often-difficult matters easier to weather."
"Mike is a key strategic partner to any organisation. He is commercially aware, responsive and accommodating. He offers first-rate client care; he is an asset to his firm and the jurisdiction."
"Michael has a keen understanding of how this particular market operates. He gives sage advice as to multiple pathways forward on many complex matters."
"Michael is our principal adviser and counsel in all employment-related matters. His familiarity with this area of Bermuda law is extensive and his personable but confident style makes often-difficult matters easier to weather."
"Mike is a key strategic partner to any organisation. He is commercially aware, responsive and accommodating. He offers first-rate client care; he is an asset to his firm and the jurisdiction."
"Michael has a keen understanding of how this particular market operates. He gives sage advice as to multiple pathways forward on many complex matters."
