Jeremy Leese

Jeremy is a Partner and Head of MJM’s Corporate & Finance Team. He advises both international and local clients on a broad spectrum of corporate and finance matters, with particular focus on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, cross-border shipping transactions, and complex restructurings. His work often involves high-value, multi-jurisdictional deals where his clients rely on his deep technical expertise and ability to navigate regulatory, banking, and structuring issues. Known for his pragmatic approach, Jeremy delivers solutions that balance robust legal protection with the commercial objectives of his clients.

Education & Qualifications

• Law Society Finals (Hons), College of Law, England (1993)
• BA (Hons) Modern History, University of Oxford, England (1990)

Areas of Practice

• Corporate Finance
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Shipping Finance
• Corporate Reorganisations & Restructurings
• Banking & Real Estate Finance
• Regulatory & Legislative Compliance

Jurisdictions

• England & Wales (Solicitor, 1995) (non-practising)
• Bermuda Bar (2003)
• Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (BVI Circuit, 2008) (non-practising)
• Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (Anguilla Circuit, 2011) (non-practising)

At MJM, Jeremy brings close to 30 years of offshore and onshore experience gained across England, Bermuda, Hong Kong, Jersey, the British Virgin Islands, and Anguilla. Having trained and practised at leading English and offshore firms, he offers clients a global perspective on corporate transactions and regulatory compliance. He regularly contributes thought leadership through international legal publications and the Bermuda Law Blog, reinforcing MJM’s reputation as a leading corporate practice. Jeremy’s director-led involvement in transactions ensures that clients receive high-quality, responsive service tailored to the complexities of their business.

Representative Work

• Team lead at MJM on the financing and development of several hotels and tourism projects in Bermuda
• Advised local and international clients on M&A transactions in several sectors, including insurance, shipping companies and the hospitality sector
• Represented private and publicly listed shipping companies on range of capital raising and debt financing transactions ranging from private placements, IPOs and follow on equity offerings to syndicated cross-border loan facilities and bond offerings
• Guided multinational groups through Bermuda corporate redomiciliations and restructurings

• IFLR 1000 (2025) – Highly Regarded
• Legal 500 (2025) – Leading Partner
• Chambers Global (2025) - Band 2
• Chambers Global – “Jeremy has been advising major clients for over two decades and he is both confident and knowledgeable.” “Jeremy leverages business insights that allow for the best legal advice. He is a great communicator and provides a high level of creative thinking.” “A talented and diligent attorney. Extremely knowledgeable and responsive, providing sound and valuable advice throughout the transaction.”

Publications

• International Comparative Legal Guide to: Mergers & Acquisitions (2015–2021, 2024)
• Lexology – GTDT – Marketing Intelligence – Shipping (2020 - 2023)
• Chambers Global Practice Guides – Corporate M&A (2022)
• Legal 500 Country Comparative Guides – Bermuda Fintech (2021)
• Chambers Global Practice Guides – Doing Business in Bermuda (2020)
• Regular author for the Bermuda Law Blog