Bermuda: Corporate/Commercial Law

Confidence in the maritime sector's long-term fundamentals remains strong despite ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainty. Key differentiators include resilience through strong balance sheets, speed and certainty of execution in financing decisions, and expanding investment opportunities beyond traditional vessel finance into ports, terminals and broader maritime infrastructure assets.

A guide to Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) law in Bermuda, with a focus on key areas including deal structure, due diligence requirements, regulatory frameworks, treatment of seller liability, deal process...

Global M&A activity surged to a five-year high in the first half of 2026 while IPO markets remained highly selective, with Bermuda companies demonstrating continued strength through strategic redomiciliations, major acquisitions, and sustained capital markets activity across shipping, financial services, and energy sectors.

A review of 200 publicly available privacy notices of companies in Bermuda has revealed that just one in nine are fully compliant with the Personal Information Protection Act 2016.

Bermuda's Economic Substance Amendment Act 2026 transfers regulatory oversight from the Registrar of Companies to the Bermuda Tax Authority (Cita), consolidating tax regulation under specialized expertise.

Bermuda is positioning itself as a global leader in digital finance through comprehensive regulatory frameworks and strategic partnerships. This article explores how the island's innovative approach to blockchain, AI, and digital assets is attracting major international investment while maintaining robust oversight. From Google's subsea cable infrastructure to the government's ambitious plan to become the world's first fully on-chain national economy, discover how collaboration between regulators and indust

A review of 200 publicly available privacy notices of companies in Bermuda has revealed that just one in nine are fully compliant with the Personal Information Protection Act 2016.

Bermuda insurers face complex regulatory requirements when establishing outsourcing arrangements, requiring careful attention to governance frameworks, risk management protocols, and ongoing oversight obligations.

Bermuda's Economic Substance Amendment Act 2026 transfers regulatory oversight from the Registrar of Companies to the Bermuda Tax Authority (Cita), consolidating tax regulation under specialized expertise.

Company directors constitute fiduciaries under Bermuda law and therefore owe various duties to their company. The duties owed by the directors are founded in both legislation and the common law.

On 21 November 2025, Bermuda passed the Companies (Prohibition of Bearer Shares and Nominee Directors) Amendment Act 2025 (Act).

The Companies (Prohibition of Bearer Shares and Nominee Directors) Amendment Act 2025 (the "Act") was passed in the House of Assembly on 21 November 2025.