James Macdonald is a director in the corporate department in the Bermuda office of Conyers Dill & Pearman. James joined Conyers in 1993 and became partner in 1997. James' practice specialises in general corporate and commercial matters with special emphasis on insurance, including advising insurance mutuals and P & I clubs. His practice also includes mergers/acquisitions (including financial institutions) and public companies (including SEC registered).

Professional Background

• Associate, Conyers Dill & Pearman, 1993-1997
• Corporate Legal Counsel, The Bank of Bermuda Limited, 1984-1993
• Associate, Smith Lyons Torrance Stevenson & Mayer, Toronto 1981-1984

Education

• Osgoode Hall Law School, Toronto, LLB, 1979
• University of Toronto, BSc, 1976

Bar Admissions

• Law Society of Upper Canada, Ontario, 1981
• Bermuda, 1987

Industry Accolades

• Recognised corporate & commercial lawyer, Legal 500 2011: “James is recommended for insurance and M&A matters.”
• Endorsed as a leading corporate M&A lawyer, PLC Which Lawyer 2011

Deals & Cases

• Conyers advises Butterfield Bank in $550 million capital raising - March 2010