Larissa, an Associate in the Corporate department has a broad corporate and commercial practice, with a particular focus on mergers and acquisitions, corporate financings and reorganizations. Larissa also has extensive experience advising institutional clients and public bodies on complex regulatory issues.
Prior to joining Appleby, Larissa practiced with a top tier firm in Vancouver, British Columbia where she maintained a corporate, commercial and regulatory practice.
Larissa holds a Juris Doctor from the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia. She was called to the British Columbia bar in 2017. Prior to completing her legal qualifications, Larissa obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Anthropology, also from the University of British Columbia.
Larissa said, “I am incredibly excited to be joining Appleby’s Corporate department on the beautiful island of Bermuda. I am looking forward to being a part of the brilliant team of lawyers, from Bermuda and around the world, who have a reputation for being on the leading edge of legal developments in the jurisdiction, and for delivering top quality advice and service to the firm’s clients.”
Brad Adderley, Bermuda Managing Partner and Head of Appleby’s Corporate practice in Bermuda, said: “We are delighted to welcome Larissa to Bermuda and to the Appleby team. Larissa is an excellent addition to our growing corporate and regulatory practices where we continue to see an abundance of work across all industry sectors. Larissa’s expertise will provide valuable support to both our colleagues and clients. We are thrilled to have her on board.”
Ligaya, a Bermudian, is an Associate in the Dispute Resolution department. She has developed a broad practice in dispute resolution, as well as non-contentious regulatory and risk advisory work. Ligaya has experience working with local and international clients within the insurance, investment business, funds and digital asset sectors and has a keen interest in privacy and data protection frameworks.
Before joining Appleby, Ligaya worked with another offshore firm on the island. Prior to becoming a barrister, she served for nearly a decade as a biomedical scientist with various public and private healthcare institutions in Bermuda and abroad.
Ligaya holds a Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) from The University of Law, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Bar Professional Training from City Law School at the University of London. She is a barrister of England & Wales (non-registered). Ligaya also earned a Bachelor of Science in medical technology from the University of Santo Tomas.
Ligaya is a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) with the International Association of Privacy Professionals and holds an Associate in Risk Management (ARM) from the American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters. Prior to completing her legal qualifications, Ligaya attained board certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology to practice as an International Medical Laboratory Scientist.
Ligaya commented, “I am thrilled to embark on this next chapter of my career with a law firm renowned for its dedication to excellence and innovation in the legal field. Appleby’s vibrant and passionate environment resonates deeply with my own drive and enthusiasm. I look forward to being a part of a team that shares my commitment to delivering exceptional legal services and helping clients navigate complex challenges with precision, integrity and a forward-thinking approach.”
John Wasty, Head of Appleby’s Dispute Resolution practice in Bermuda, said, “I am genuinely thrilled to welcome Ligaya to our team of talented, dedicated and passionate litigators. Ligaya’s legal expertise, coupled with her unique and varied experience and training, adds to our team’s capabilities and knowledge and continues to reflect our ongoing commitment to further diversify and develop our market-leading dispute resolution practice in Bermuda.”
