Mello Jones & Martin Appoints Bermudian Denis de Frias as Partner
December 1st, 2005
Mello Jones & Martin Barristers and Attorneys, one of Bermuda’s leading professional services firms, is pleased to announce the appointment of Denis de Frias as Partner, effective February 1st, 2006.
Currently, Mr. de Frias heads the firm’s Property Practice, and he is responsible for a wide range of property matters which include residential and commercial real estate acquisitions and sales, mortgages, condominium developments and other property transactions.
A Bermudian, Mr. de Frias was educated at Warwick Academy and York University, Canada, where he obtained a degree in Economics. He holds a law degree (LL.B) from the University of Kent, England and he obtained his diploma in Legal Practice (LPC) from BPP Law School, London, England. On his return to Bermuda, Mr. de Frias joined Mello Jones & Martin in 1997 and was called to the Bermuda Bar in 1998. Mr. de Frias joins his brother, Hildeberto de Frias, who was made a partner with the firm on February 1, 2005.
Andrew Martin, Partner, Mello Jones & Martin, welcomed Mr. de Frias and said:
bq. We congratulate Mr. de Frias on his achievements. He has won the support and respect of us all in the firm over the years and this appointment represents a milestone for him; we are pleased to welcome him as a Partner.
Mr. de Frias expressed his reaction to the appointment by saying:
bq. I have benefited in so many ways from the experience and knowledge of my colleagues at Mello Jones & Martin. I joined the firm in 1997 as a law pupil and have had the Partners’ guidance and encouragement every step of the way. To be made a Partner with this firm is a major personal and professional accomplishment.