Sunday, 8th November 2009

 

Cayman Islands law firm hires trio

Cayman Islands-based law firm Conyers Dill & Pearman has hired three associates to strengthen its Bermuda and British Virgin Islands practises.

Elizabeth Denman joins from funds group Mello Jones & Martin where she worked for eight years.

Callum Harper joins from law firm Ashurst where he worked in the securities and structured finance department.

They are both based in Bermuda.

Anton Goldstein joins from law firm Sullivan & Cromwell, and will be based in the British Virgin Islands.

They report to John Collis, chairman of Conyers.

Tags: Ashurst , British Virgin Islands

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