David W. J. Astwood is a director in the corporate department in the Bermuda office of Conyers Dill & Pearman. David joined Conyers in 1992 and became partner in 2002. David's practice covers all aspects of corporate and commercial law with particular specialisation in ship finance and registration, project finance, telecommunications and oil and gas.

Professional Background

• Macfarlanes, London, England

Education

• King's College London, University of London, England (LLB), 1987
• Victoria College, University of Toronto, Canada,B.A. in Economics and Political Science, 1982

Bar Admissions

• Bermuda, Barrister and Attorney, 1993
• England & Wales, Solicitor, 1996 (not currently practising)

Industry Associations

• Bermuda Bar Association
• International Bar Association

Industry Accolades

• Endorsed as a leading asset finance lawyer, PLC Which Lawyer 2011

Articles

• Bermuda’s Shipping Register: Facilitating Global Trade
• Shipping: Bermuda's Secret