MJM’s Real Estate group provides practical and reliable advice for every property journey, from acquisition to resolution. Trust MJM’s Real Estate group for clear, commercially focused advice across all sectors.
MJM’s Real Estate group provides practical and reliable advice across the full spectrum of property transactions, offering tailored support to both residential and commercial clients. We advise on the acquisition, sale and mortgage of freehold and leasehold interests, and our experience spans a diverse range of properties, including residential, recreational, resort, industrial, commercial, hotel, office and retail developments. Our group is trusted to assist with complex real estate issues and committed to ensuring that our clients receive clear, prompt and commercially focused guidance throughout every stage of their real estate matter.
Our approach is collaborative, drawing upon the support of colleagues in the Dispute Resolution, Regulatory, and Corporate and Finance teams to find practical and reliable legal advice. Should disputes arise, our clients have access to an established mediation, arbitration and litigation practice, as well as specialist advice in property and planning disputes.
Areas of Practice
- Sales & Purchases: We provide comprehensive guidance on all aspects of residential and commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions and sales of both freehold and leasehold interests. With over 15 years of experience, we are especially skilled in advising on the acquisition of Bermuda real estate by non-Bermudians, assisting clients at every stage from opportunity assessment to post-closing operational matters. We equip clients with thorough information, resources and support to help them navigate legal challenges and make informed decisions.
- Real Estate Secured Financing: We have extensive experience acting for both lenders and borrowers in a wide variety of property financing transactions. These include residential and commercial mortgages, project financing, secured lending, and alternative financing structures. Our strong connections with major banks in Bermuda enable us to effectively negotiate, structure, document, and close financing transactions with efficiency and reliability.
- Leases: Our attorneys excel at preparing and negotiating leases for a diverse range of property types, such as residential, commercial, hotel, retail, and unique properties. We are committed to crafting lease agreements that deliver both security and flexibility for our clients, providing support from the initial drafting and negotiation through to dispute resolution and enforcement of rights and remedies. Our approach is tailored to meet the particular needs and expectations of each client.
- Real Estate Developments: We advise on a wide spectrum of development projects, including large residential, commercial, mixed-use, fractional, condominium, hotel, and resort properties in Bermuda. Our lawyers guide clients through the full lifecycle of their developments, from permitting and construction contracts to project financing. We are adept at addressing the complex challenges and opportunities faced by developers, and work closely with colleagues in specialist teams to ensure a seamless service that prioritises practical and reliable advice.
Representative Work
- Provided end-to-end support for international clients acquiring and operating high-value mixed-use property in Bermuda, including advice for non-Bermudians on regulatory requirements.
- Acted for both financial institutions and individual borrowers in negotiating and closing complex multi-party commercial mortgage transactions.
- Represented landlords and tenants in drafting, negotiation, and strategic renewal of commercial leases for hospitality and retail properties.
- Counselled a developer on the legal structuring, permitting, and financing of a hotel and condominium resort, co-ordinating with construction and regulatory specialists as required.
Insights & Publications
Our lawyers contribute to leading international guides and author regular updates on Bermuda corporate and finance law. See our News & Insights for the latest thought leadership.
Our Team
Group Leader
- Denis de Frias – Partner, Head of Real Estate
Group Members
- Hil de Frias – Partner, Head of Private Wealth
- Stephanie Matthews – Legal Executive
- Donna Munoz-Pitcher – Paralegal
