LEADERSHIP

The firm is built on trust, skill and a commitment to excellence. This focus has stood the test of time as we continue to lead the way as one of Bermuda's most affluent small law firms. We provide expert legal services to suit your needs.

Insurance & Re-Insurance

Insurance and reinsurance companies make up a large part of Bermuda’s thriving international business sector. Milligan-Whyte & Smith advises on incorporations and regulatory and compliance issues. We are successful at finding innovative solutions to problems and working with regulators at all levels.

Our services include:

• Incorporation and registration
• Regulatory advice

Private Clients

At Milligan-Whyte & Smith our private client work is founded on close, effective communication that builds lasting client relationships.
We employ our skills and in-depth knowledge to ensure our clients’ interests are secure, and can assist in areas of:

• Immigration: employment, land acquisitions, residency
• Estate planning, asset protection

Real Estate

Milligan-Whyte & Smith’s strengths in real estate include commercial and residential, purchase and sale, financing, leasing and development.
Our expertise covers all aspects of conveyance and development including:

• Conveyancing: purchase, sale, financing (commercial and residential)
• Mortgages
• Development: financing, sale, lease (commercial and residential)

Trust & Estates

Milligan-Whyte & Smith advises clients in all areas of trust, wills and estate law in Bermuda.  We care about the things that matter most to our clients and are experienced and skilled in areas of:

• Establishment of trusts
• Advising trustees, beneficiaries, settlors and protectors
• Preparation of wills and administration of estates

Barrington Services Ltd

Barrington Services Ltd was formed at the beginning of 2011 as a corporate service provider. Milligan-Whyte & Smith Barristers & Attorneys is Barrington's affiliate law firm. Barrington Services Ltd has a licence to conduct corporate service business by the Bermuda Monetary Authority.

WHY BERMUDA?

Bermuda plays a prominent role on the global stage when it comes to international business. A role that Bermuda's economy is heavily reliant on.   Bermuda is vested in the industry which is supported by a favourable tax regime, robust regulation nested in a stable environment. 

JURISDICTIONAL PRESTIGE

Bermuda is one of the few remaining British Overseas Territories and is located in the Atlantic Ocean about 760 miles southeast of New York City. It is self-governing internally while the United Kingdom is responsible for internal and external security and international affairs. Bermuda’s governing structure is based on the Westminster model with a bi-cameral legislature, comprising the House of Assembly and the Senate, and an independent judiciary. Our laws are based on British statutory law and common law in effect on July 11, 1612 as modified by Bermuda’s own legislature. Our courts comprise the Magistrates Courts, the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal, with the Privy Council serving as Bermuda’s highest court of appeal.

Bermuda is politically stable and has a strong economy based on international business and tourism.

The island is a leading global offshore centre for insurance and reinsurance, fund administration, trust services and many other financial services. It provides sophisticated banking, legal, accounting and other business services to international companies and individuals. 

Bermuda's system of regulation is based on three primary goals: the protection of Bermuda's integrity as an international financial centre, the maintenance of international standards, and the provision of an attractive business environment.

Bermuda has a strong and effective financial services regulatory environment, supervised by the Bermuda Monetary Authority, which is under continual review to ensure that it meets international standards for investor protection. The Bermuda Monetary Authority has responsibility for regulating banks and deposit-taking companies, investment providers, trust companies, collective investment vehicles and the Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX), the world's largest offshore, fully electronic securities market. The BSX is a full member of the World Federation of Exchange and is recognised by the UK Financial Services Authority and US Securities Exchange Commission. 

Bermuda has entered into information exchange agreements with many countries and is on the OECD’s “white list” in recognition that it meets international standards for tax transparency. Also, Bermuda has implemented an anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing regime under the supervision of the independent Financial Intelligence Agency, which is compliant with international standards.