We are a full service law firm providing comprehensive, expert advice and services across corporate, dispute resolution, property, regulatory and private client and trusts practice areas. We work with our clients to achieve practical solutions whether from a single location or across multiple jurisdictions.
Through Appleby Global Services, Appleby provides a range of administration, reporting and fiduciary services focused on corporate structures. Our dedicated teams of experienced professionals work closely with our legal specialists to provide our clients with an integrated legal and corporate administration offering.
We are regularly recognised for our professionalism, integrity and excellent client service, and these are the values we pride ourselves on and are at the core of our business.
Our global presence enables us to provide comprehensive, multi-jurisdictional legal advice at the times most beneficial to our clients.
Respected firm with an unparalleled global network.
Our History
Appleby has its origins in a number of jurisdictions. The original Appleby practised in Bermuda and was established by Major Reginald Appleby, who commenced practice in the late 1890s.
We have offices in ten highly regarded, well-regulated global locations and practise the laws of eight jurisdictions. Our office locations include the key international jurisdictions of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey, Mauritius, and the Seychelles, as well as the international financial centres of Hong Kong and Shanghai.
In 2019, Appleby launched Appleby Global Services. Through this business, Appleby provides a range of administration, reporting and fiduciary services focused on corporate structures. Our dedicated teams of experienced professionals work closely with our legal specialists to provide our clients with an integrated legal and corporate administration offering.
You can download our history timeline here.
Achievements
Our awards
Global Restructuring Review Awards 2024 | Offshore Firm of the Year >
Appleby named as Offshore Firm of the Year at the 2024 GRR Awards.
Chambers and Partners 'Leading Offshore Firm' 2025 | Fintech >
Appleby ranked 'Band 1' for fintech legal advice in four offshore jurisdictions - the most for any offshore firm in the directory.
Legal 500 'Top Tier Firm' 2025 | Crown Dependencies >
Appleby ranked Tier One for 12 practice areas across Guernsey, the Isle of Man and Jersey in the 2025 edition of The Legal 500 UK.
Legal 500 'Top Tier Firm' 2025 | Caribbean >
Appleby ranked 'Tier One' across nine practice areas in Bermuda, BVI and Cayman in 2024 edition of Legal 500 Caribbean.
Chambers and Partners 'Top Tier Firm' 2025 | Crown Dependencies >
Appleby ranked 'Tier One' for Corporate & Finance; Dispute Resolution; and Employment in 2025 edition of Chambers UK.
China Business Law Journal | Deals of the Year | 2024 >
Hong Kong office recognised by CBLJ for work on two winning deals in the M&A and Projects categories.
Who's Who Legal Awards 2024 | Firm of the Year | Isle of Man
Appleby awarded the Who’s Who Legal Award for Isle of Man Firm of the Year for 2024.
Legal 500 'Top Tier Firm 2024' | Europe, Middle East & Africa >
Appleby retains leading Tier 1 position in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa rankings.
Lawyer Monthly | M&A Lawyer of the Year 2024 >
Hong Kong Managing Partner David Bulley named 'M&A Lawyer of the Year – Cayman Islands' for sixth straight year
Asian Legal Business | Offshore Client Choice List 2024 >
Hong Kong Partner Vincent Chan named among the top offshore lawyers in Asia by Asian Legal Business.
The Bermudian's 2024 Rising Stars >
Associate Kiara Wilkinson recognised as one of Bermuda's 'Rising Stars' by The Bermudian Magazine
The Bermudian's 2024 Rising Stars >
Associate Ojeda Smith recognised as one of Bermuda's 'Rising Stars' by The Bermudian Magazine
ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2023 | Finance Deal of the Year >
Appleby 'Finance Deal of the Year' for advising the lenders in the USD975 million loan financing to COSCO Shipping Ports Chancay Peru S.A.
Corporate Responsibility
Appleby is passionate about supporting community initiatives. We are actively committed to each of the communities in which our offices are based through a range of projects and sponsorships. Rather than passively providing financial assistance, we are very involved with projects, often from their inception, with our people giving up their time to volunteer and participate with our partner organisations and across a range of activities.
A Global Approach
In each of our locations, we have taken time to identify community partners with whom we can make a positive, enduring impact and develop long-term relationships. We have worked with local organisations to select a range of projects providing support in education, sports development, the environment, the arts and for disadvantaged groups.
Our projects aim to:
- Encourage community spirit and inclusivity across all age groups and sectors of the community;
- Embody the values and spirit of fairness, equality, open communication, teamwork and good sportsmanship;
- Encourage the development of skills and talent; and
- Provide opportunities for our staff to be actively involved in the projects we support.
You can find out more about our approach in the local communities where we operate here.