McKenna Long and Aldridge LLP Chosen to Advise Government of Bermuda

The firm of McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (MLA) announced today it was chosen to advise the Government of Bermuda on its proposed reform of both the Corporations of Hamilton and St. George’s (the Municipalities). MLA has partnered with the Bermuda-based law firm Attride-Stirling & Wolonecki Barristers & Attorneys (AS&W) in this initiative. Together, the firms will coordinate a comprehensive audit of the Municipalites operations, after conducting an examination of Bermuda’s Municipalities Act of 1923.

The Hon. Walter Roban, J.P., M.P., Minister of Health of Bermuda today stated, “I am happy to announce the appointment of AS&W and MLA to move this initiative forward. They bring a great deal of experience in reform efforts both in the private and public sector, which we think will be of value in this project. The consultants have been given specific objectives and timelines so that we can move forward with reform later in 2010.”

McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (MLA) is an international law firm with 475 attorneys and public policy advisors. The firm provides business solutions in many areas, including environmental regulation, international law and public policy and regulatory affairs.