3/23/2017
START DATE
END DATE
12-May-17
Bermuda Bar Council vs. Walkers (Bermuda) Limited
COURT:
LAW:
JUDGE(S):
CLAIMANT'S LAWYER:
DEFENDANT'S LAWYER:
Court of Appeal for Bermuda
Control of Law Firm by Bermudians Certificate of Recognition
Baker President Bell JA Clarke JA
Lord David Pannick QC Mr Delroy Duncan
Mr Michael Todd QC Mr Kevin Taylor
FACTS OF THE CASE:
Dispute over whether Walkers (Bermuda) should be granted a Certificate of Recognition based on control and ownership criteria for law firms in Bermuda
SUMMARY:
Whether Walkers (Bermuda) is controlled by Bermudians under the Companies Act and Bermuda Bar Act criteria
OUTCOMES:
Appeal allowed Certificate of Recognition to Walkers (Bermuda) Limited set aside
RULED IN FAVOUR OF:
Plaintiff/Claimant (Bermuda Bar Council)
PLAINTIFF/CLAIMANT
DEFENDANT:
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