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Civil Cases

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Bidzina Ivanishvili et al v. Credit Suisse Life (Bermuda) Limited

Mr Ivanishvili invested over a billion dollars with Credit Suisse from 2005 enticed into Bermuda life insurance policy structure with USD 755 million allegations of mismanagement and misappropriation by Lescaudron until 2015 lack of action by Credit Suisse despite knowledge of Lescaudron's wrongdoings Plaintiffs seeking USD 553.86 million in damages

2021

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Validus Holdings Ltd. v. IPC Holdings Ltd. IPC Limited and Max Capital Group Ltd.

Dispute over terms and legality of a proposed merger between IPC Holdings Ltd. and Max Capital Group Ltd. and an alternative proposal by Validus Holdings Ltd.

2009

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Ayo Kimathi & David Tucker vs. The Attorney-General for Bermuda & Others

Case involves Judicial Review proceedings regarding the boundaries of freedom of expression specifically challenging decisions related to the investigation and referral of a Human Rights Complaint

2017

Supreme Court of Bermuda Appellate Jurisdiction

Criminal

Jason Adam DeCouto v The Queen

Possession of firearm magazines by ex-soldier forgotten in home discovered by police guilty plea 30-day sentence appeal for harsh sentence

2016

SUPREME COURT OF BERMUDA

Commercial

IN THE MATTER OF Z-OBEE HOLDINGS LIMITED

Application for a validation order for share transfers post-delisting from the Singapore Exchange to avoid them being void by virtue of section 166 of the Companies Act 1981 if a winding up order was made

2017

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

In the Matter of Full Apex (Holdings) Limited

Dispute over FDL Transaction and alleged breach of fiduciary duty by company directors

2012

Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Civil

Wang Ven-Jiao (Tony Wang) v. Wong Wen-Young (Winston Wong) Grand View Private Trust Company Limited et al.

The dispute involves the wealth from Formosa Plastics Group directed by Wang Yun Ching and Wang Yung Tsai. After their deaths a conflict arose over billions in assets held in Bermuda purpose trusts. The appeal focused on legal professional privilege regarding a power of attorney issued by Yung Tsai Wang before his death transferring significant control over his assets. The court ultimately found that the donor of the power of attorney had a joint interest in the privileged attorney-client communications

2021

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Immigration

Willston Ezekiel Davis and Terry-Anne Davis v The Governor and The Minister for National Security

The case involved the deportation of Willston Ezekiel Davis a Jamaican national married to a Bermudian woman after his conviction for a serious criminal offense

2012

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Philip Akeroyd v Attorney General and Tax Commissioner

Akeroyd challenged tax laws discriminating against non-Bermudian Belongers regarding tax concessions

2020

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Julius S mann Ltd. v. Just Add Bermuda Ltd. Faith Bridges Neil Moncrieff

Loan Agreement for $1.4 million Additional $300000 Loan Interest Rate Dispute Alleged Illegality in Mortgage Arrangement

2019

Court of Appeal (Civil Division) Bermuda

Civil

Stevedoring Services Limited v Minister of Labour & Economy & Others

Dispute over the legitimacy of a labor dispute application of grievance procedures ministerial discretion to refer to arbitration legal interpretation of labor legislation

2023

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Home Design Development Construction Ltd v. Judith Smith

Claim for $15330 for contractor services not paid by defendant plaintiff failed to appear and provide particulars leading to dismissal appeal to restore claim

2016

PROPERTY OFFENCES

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PROPERTY OFFENCES

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VIOLENT OFFENCES

  • Assault (Common Assault, ABH, GBH)

  • Wounding

  • Robbery

  • Kidnapping / Unlawful Confinement

  • Manslaughter

  • Murder

  • Attempted Murder

  • Threats to Kill

  • Harassment

  • Stalking

  • Criminal Intimidation

PUBLIC ORDER & ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE

  • Affray

  • Violent Disorder

  • Public Nuisance

  • Perverting the Course of Justice

  • Perjury

  • Escape from Lawful Custody

  • Misconduct in Public Office

PROPERTY OFFENCES

SEXUAL OFFENCES

  • Rape

  • Sexual Assault

  • Unlawful Carnal Knowledge

  • Incest

  • Indecent Assault

  • Possession of Indecent Images of Children

  • Grooming

  • Voyeurism

  • Sexual Exploitation of a Child

PROPERTY OFFENCES

DRUG OFFENCES

  • Possession of Controlled Drugs

  • Possession with Intent to Supply

  • Trafficking in Controlled Drugs

  • Importation of Controlled Drugs

  • Cultivation of Cannabis

PROPERTY OFFENCES

VEHICLE & TRAFFIC OFFENCES

  • Dangerous Driving

  • Careless Driving

  • Driving Whilst Impaired (DUI / Alcohol or Drugs)

  • Failing to Stop or Report an Accident

  • Driving Whilst Disqualified

  • Driving Without Insurance

  • Speeding

  • Vehicle Violations (General - lights, tyres, etc.)

PROPERTY OFFENCES

MISCELLANEOUS OFFENCES

  • Trespassing

  • Carrying an Offensive Weapon

  • Possession of Bladed/Pointed Article

  • Domestic Violence

  • Breach of Protection Order

  • COVID Regulation Breach (during the Emergency Powers period)

  • Money Laundering

  • Child Abuse

  • Animal Cruelty

PROPERTY OFFENCES

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