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Criminal Cases

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Commercial

LAEP INVESTMENTS LTD -v- EMERGING MARKETS SPECIAL SITUATIONS 3 LTD

Dispute over the existence and extent of obligations owed by LAEP to Emerging Markets leading to arbitration in Brazil and enforcement actions in Bermuda

2015

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

ALEXANDER WINSTON JOSEPH ANGLIN SWAN v. LISA HOLLIS MURIEL ANNETTA JONES WALTER STANLEY WELCH

Plaintiff claimed right of way over defendant's land based on a 1939 deed. First defendant counterclaimed challenging plaintiff's property title and asserting beneficial ownership.

2012

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Wanda Francis v Simon Carruthers

Dispute over tenancy agreement and property condition

2007

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Mr Harold Joseph Darrell v. A Board of Inquiry appointed under the Human Rights Act 1981 The Minister of Culture and Social Rehabilitation and HSBC Bank of Bermuda Limited & the Directors of Bank of Bermuda Limited

Darrell alleged racial discrimination by the Bank of Bermuda for disclosing his confidential information in 1996 leading to a loss of $3.2 million investment. A series of legal challenges followed focusing on whether the Board made a determination under the Human Rights Act 1981 and the role of institutional racism

2013

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

IN THE MATTER OF GC SETTLEMENT

Dispute over the execution and implications of a deed of variation for the GC Settlement including handling of specific shares from a 'mother?s fund' intended to remain within the family until a family line expires highlighted by the death of the Founder?s son

2021

Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

M. Jones v. The Queen

The appellant aged 24 used a piece of wood to assault an older man causing severe injury and necessitating surgery. The victim already partially disabled from a previous injury was left further incapacitated.

2007

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Capital Partners Securities Co. Ltd v Sturgeon Central Asia Balanced Fund Ltd

CPS invested in the Fund expecting to wind it up by December 31 2017. Amendments to bye-laws in 2014 removed this expectation leading to legal challenges by CPS for wrongful exclusion from voting rights on Fund's dissolution

2018

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

IN THE MATTER OF ENERGY XXI LTD

Recognition of US Chapter 11 restructuring plan in Bermuda permanent stay on claims in Bermuda jurisdiction

2016

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Griffin Line Trading LLC v Centaur Ventures Ltd and Daniel James McGowan

Loan agreements and repayment disputes between Griffin Line and CVL extensions and disputes over repayments claims of asset dissipation

2020

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Keiva Maronie-Durham v The Bermuda Bar Council

Maronie-Durham appeals against non-renewal of her Practising Certificate due to alleged professional misconduct and inadequate disclosure. The Bar Council refused renewal citing past business/financial conduct issues and nondisclosure of regulatory history. The court finds the Council's reliance on pending complaints inappropriate but identifies significant non-disclosures by Maronie-Durham as potentially dishonest

2021

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Michael Roberts and Stephen Hayward v. The Minister of Home Affairs & Public Safety and The Chief Fire Officer

Plaintiffs claimed discrimination on disability grounds Defendants sought to strike out the action

2007

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Divorce

K.J.T. vs G.K.C.T.

Parties








2018

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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