Carey Olsen Bermuda earned top-tier rankings across all practice areas and individual recognition for 11 of its partners and lawyers in the latest Chambers Global 2026 guide.
A spokesperson said, “Carey Olsen’s standing as a leading Bermuda law firm has been further reinforced by its recognition in the latest Chambers Global guide, with 11 partners and lawyers receiving individual recognition and praise and all four of the firm’s practice areas being ranked in the top 2 categories – with Band 1 rankings for both Corporate & Finance and Dispute Resolution.”
“Clients have said that ‘the firm has a broad depth of knowledge and assists with matters of varied degrees of complexity and sophistication. The team is consistently able to provide quality service even in short time frames.’
“Carey Olsen’s top-tier Corporate & Finance team was recognised for being ‘active and energetic, clear and commercial in their advice and also responsive.’ Partner Steven Rees Davies maintained his Band 1 ranking and partners Gavin Woods, Michelle Falcucci and Matthew Grigg were all individually ranked – with Michelle Falcucci being promoted in the rankings, and Matthew Grigg achieving a new ranking this year.
“The firm’s top-tier Dispute Resolution team also received high praise with one client stating that ‘Carey Olsen has an incredible knowledge base. For me, they’re the best out there. They are very seasoned and well versed in legislation in addition to being pragmatic in their approach.’
“Partner Keith Robinson maintained his Band 1 ranking for the seventh consecutive year with clients commenting that ‘Keith is a brilliant litigator with outstanding commercial awareness and client delivery. You would not want anyone else in your corner.’ Partners Michael Hanson JP, Kyle Masters and Jay Webster were also individually ranked along with counsel Jennifer Haworth JP – who was individually ranked for the first time this year.
“Clients also singled out Carey Olsen’s market leading insurance sector teams [contentious and non-contentious] stating that ‘they have an incredible knowledge base; for me, they’re the best out there.’ Partner Gavin Woods retained his personal ranking with partners Michael Hanson JP, Michelle Falcucci and Alexander Collis all receiving new individual rankings along with senior counsel Michael Frith being recognised as an ’eminent practitioner.'”
Michael Hanson Managing Partner of Carey Olsen Bermuda said, “Today’s rankings are further proof that Carey Olsen is a leading law firm in Bermuda. I would like to take the opportunity to thank our clients for their on-going support, trust and feedback, and our staff for all their hard work in helping make Carey Olsen Bermuda the truly outstanding law firm that we are today.”
The spokesperson said, “The Chambers Global Guide ranks the world’s leading lawyers and law firms following extensive independent research and client interviews.
“Ranked lawyers in Chambers Global 2026 are Bermuda – Alexander Collis [Insurance], Michelle Falcucci [Corporate & Finance; Insurance], Michael Frith [Insurance], Matthew Grigg [Corporate & Finance], Michael Hanson JP [Dispute Resolution; Insurance: Contentious], Jennifer Haworth JP [Dispute Resolution], Kyle Masters [Dispute Resolution], Steven Rees Davies [Corporate & Finance], Keith Robinson [Dispute Resolution], Jay Webster [Dispute Resolution], Gavin Woods [Corporate & Finance; Insurance].”
