Charles Collis is a director and Head of the London office of Conyers Dill & Pearman. Charles joined Conyers in 1990 and became a partner in 1998. In November 2011, Charles relocated from Bermuda to assume the role of Head of the London office.

Charles specialises in insurance and reinsurance, advising on corporate and regulatory matters. Charles has advised on the establishment of numerous captive insurance companies, as well as commercial reinsurance companies. The convergence of the insurance markets and capital markets has led Charles to specialise in insurance linked securities. He has conducted a significant number of insurance securitisations and transformation transactions using special purpose vehicles, traditional reinsurance companies and segregated account companies.

Education

• University College, London UK, LLB, 1988
• University of Toronto, B.A. (Hons), 1984

Bar Admissions

• England & Wales, Barrister, 1989 (not currently practising)
• Bermuda, 1991
• British Virgin Islands, 2011

Industry Associations

• Former Director, Bermuda Monetary Authority
• Member, Insurance Advisory Committee

Industry Accolades

• Recognised leading insurance lawyer, Chambers Global 2012
• Recognised insurance/reinsurance lawyer, Legal 500 2011: "extremely reliable"
• Recognised leading insurance lawyer, Chambers Global 2011: “particularly recommended as a leader in insurance … an insurance lawyer who worked together with the government on the development of new regulations.”
• Endorsed as a leading insurance lawyer, PLC Which Lawyer 2011
• Recommended leading insurance and reinsurance lawyer, Who’s Who Legal 2011
• Recognised leading corporate finance lawyer, Chambers Global 2010: "go-to guy for mid-market clients" and a “popular figure in the market”.

Articles

• Bermuda’s ILS Resurgence
• Video: Bermuda attracts Canadian Captives
• BMA Guidance Notes on Special Purpose Insurers

Press Releases

• Conyers appoints Charles Collis as Head of London office
• Conyers named Bermuda Law Firm of the Year for sixth year

Deals & Cases

• Conyers advises on Bermuda redomiciliation from Luxembourg - November 2010