Jennifer Haworth

MJM is one of Bermuda’s leading law firms. We have a broad ranging practice with a reputation for excellence in our core practice areas.

MJM is regularly retained by leading international law firms. We offer practical, common sense advice based on an in-depth knowledge of the legal, regulatory and commercial environment in Bermuda. We also offer a high degree of Director involvement in the work that we do. Each practice area is led by a Director who is recognised as a leading practitioner in Bermuda in their respective field of specialisation. Our collaborative approach across practice areas enables us to offer a comprehensive and thorough service to our clients.

MJM attorneys are regularly listed in international guides to legal practitioners in Bermuda, including Chambers Global — The World’s Leading Lawyers, IFLR1000 and The Legal 500.

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Areas of Practice

Jennifer Haworth is a Director in the Dispute Resolution team and is also a member of the Employment & Immigration team at MJM Limited. She has an extensive level of experience in civil and commercial matters including security enforcement, banking, receiverships, insolvency, property related disputes, employment/immigration, judicial review and public law. Her practice includes acting for both local and international clients with advisory work as well as appearing in mediations, arbitrations, employment tribunals, the Human Rights Commission and all levels of the courts, including the Court of Appeal in Bermuda. She is a skilled negotiator and uses a practical approach to achieve the best results for her clients. Jennifer is also a seasoned public speaker and regularly presents to clients and various industry sectors on recent legal developments.

Professional Experience

Prior to joining MJM in June 2012, Jennifer was an associate with Conyers Dill & Pearman in their litigation department from 2006 to 2012.

Professional Activities

• Negotiation and Leadership Course – Harvard Law School Program on Negotiation
• Associate Member, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
• Member, Restructuring and Insolvency Specialist Association of Bermuda
• Member, Lincoln’s Inn
• Board Member, Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre (a registered charity), Governance & Compliance Committee Chair
• Board Member, End-to-End (a registered charity)
• Provides probono legal assistance to both The Centre on Angle Street and the Women’s Resource Centre
• Chair, Nursing Profession Complaints Committee
• Former Charities Commissioner
• Former Member of Treatment of Offenders Board

Admissions

• Bar of England and Wales (Lincoln’s Inn), 2005
• Bermuda Bar, 2006
• Notary Public, 2011

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• BA (Hons), Political Science, Mount Allison University (New Brunswick, Canada) 2002
• Legal Award, Conyers Dill & Pearman, 2002
• LLB (Hons), University of Kent at Canterbury (England), 2004
• Bar Vocational Course, Inns of Court School of Law (London, England), 2005

Veröffentlichungen

• International Comparative Legal Guide to: Business Crime – 2018 – View
• International Comparative Legal Guide to: Business Crime – 2017 – View
• Practical Law Company – Lending and Taking Security in Bermuda – 2016/17 – View
• Practical Law Company – Lending and taking security in Bermuda 2015/16 Edition – View
• The International Comparative Legal Guide to Business Crime 2016 – View
• Practical Law Company – Lending and taking security in Bermuda: Overview 2014 – View
• The International Comparative Legal Guide to Business Crime 2015 Edition – View
• Practical Law Company Multi-Jurisdictional Guide to Dispute Resolution, Private Client and Finance – View
• “Be Aware of Employment Law” in The Bottom Line – October 2013 issue – View
• Jennifer is a regular contributor to the Bermuda Law Blog

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