Key Appointments
- William Cooper and Davina Hargun promoted to directors
- Anne Campbell, Britt Smith and Sarah Lusher elevated to counsel
- Satjivan Aujla, Sophia Collis, Kathleen McBeath and Lauren Pereira promoted to senior associate
Directors: William Cooper and Davina Hargun
William Cooper joined Conyers as a pupil in 2014 and qualified as an associate in 2015. His expertise lies in Bermuda corporate law, with a focus on insurance, investment fund and investment business law and regulation.
“We are pleased to announce the promotion of William Cooper to director, who has consistently demonstrated exceptional skills and a strong work ethic throughout his career at Conyers,” said Christian Luthi, chairman and director.
Davina Hargun joined the firm in 2015 and specialises in private client and trust law, advising on international and local trusts, private trust company structures and estate planning.
“Davina Hargun has established herself as a leading expert in private client and trust law, and we are delighted to see her take on this new role,” added Christian Luthi.
Counsel: Anne Campbell, Britt Smith and Sarah Lusher
Anne Campbell joined Conyers in 2022 and advises on lifetime and succession planning, wills, trusts, and estate administration.
- Key areas of expertise:
- Advising on lifetime and succession planning
- Providing guidance on wills, trusts, and estate administration
Britt Smith has experience in contentious trust matters, restructuring and insolvency, and complex commercial litigation.
- Key areas of expertise:
- Contentious trust matters
- Restructuring and insolvency
- Complex commercial litigation
Sarah Lusher’s practice includes corporate and commercial law, with a focus on corporate finance, M&A, and insurance law and regulation.
- Key areas of expertise:
- Corporate finance
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Insurance law and regulation
Senior Associates: Satjivan Aujla, Sophia Collis, Kathleen McBeath, and Lauren Pereira
Satjivan Aujla joined Conyers in 2021 and specialises in trust structures and private wealth disputes.
“We are pleased to see Satjivan Aujla take on this new role, where he can apply his expertise in trust structures and private wealth disputes to further enhance the firm’s capabilities,” said Christian Luthi.
Sophia Collis’s practice covers corporate and commercial law, including capital markets and finance transactions.
“Sophia Collis has demonstrated exceptional skills in corporate and commercial law, and we are confident that she will excel in her new role,” added Christian Luthi.
Kathleen McBeath advises on mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, and insurance law and regulation.
“Kathleen McBeath has a proven track record in mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, and insurance law and regulation, making her an excellent addition to our team,” said Christian Luthi.
Lauren Pereira, presently on secondment in the London office, focuses on corporate law with an emphasis on insurance law and regulation.
“Lauren Pereira has shown great potential in her practice, and we are excited to see her continue to grow and develop as a senior associate,” added Christian Luthi.
Quote from Christian Luthi
“On behalf of my fellow Conyers partners and our entire firm, we extend our congratulations to everyone on their well-earned appointments. These promotions recognise the hard work and individual achievement of each of these members of our team. We are confident that these individuals will continue to provide excellent service to our clients and contribute to the success of our firm as they step into their new roles.”
| Key Team Members | Role | Expertise |
|---|---|---|
| William Cooper | Director | Bermuda corporate law, insurance, investment fund, and investment business law and regulation |
| Davina Hargun | Director | Private client and trust law, international and local trusts, private trust company structures, and estate planning |
| Anne Campbell | Counsel | Lifetime and succession planning, wills, trusts, and estate administration |
| Britt Smith | Counsel | Contentious trust matters, restructuring and insolvency, complex commercial litigation |
| Sarah Lusher | Counsel | Corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, insurance law and regulation |
| Satjivan Aujla | Senior Associate | Trust structures and private wealth disputes |
| Sophia Collis | Senior Associate | Corporate and commercial law, capital markets, and finance transactions |
| Kathleen McBeath | Senior Associate | Mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, insurance law and regulation |
| Lauren Pereira | Senior Associate | Corporate law, insurance law and regulation |
These individuals will continue to provide excellent service to our clients and contribute to the success of our firm as they step into their new roles. It is a testament to their hard work and dedication that they have been selected for these promotions. Conyers Bermuda Office continues to flourish and grow, and these appointments are a key part of this process.
We would like to thank all the employees who have worked tirelessly to make this possible.
