Sangheetaa specialises in corporate and commercial law with her expertise encompassing a wide range of areas including, (re)insurance law, public and private mergers and acquisitions, cross-border transactions, corporate restructuring, joint ventures, and strategic governmental and regulatory consultancy.
Prior to joining Appleby, Sangheetaa practised at another Bermuda law firm. She was recognised as the first Malaysian to be called to the Bermuda Bar in this century. Her professional background also includes significant tenure at one of the largest international law practices in Southeast Asia and the UK.
Sangheetaa said, “I am honoured to join the exceptional corporate team at Appleby, a firm renowned for its expertise and commitment to delivering outstanding legal services both in Bermuda and internationally. I look forward to contributing to the firm’s continued success and collaborating with the talented professionals here to provide exceptional legal services to our clients, all while sharing a dedication to excellence.”
Brad Adderley, Bermuda Managing Partner, commented: “We are excited to welcome Sangheetaa to Appleby and to our market-leading corporate team. Sangheetaa’s wide ranging commercial expertise will further build on our strong corporate practice. We are deeply committed to delivering unparalleled service and tailored solutions to our clients, ensuring their evolving needs are met with excellence. At the heart of our mission is the continuous pursuit of legal talent, where we attract, develop, and invest in outstanding professionals who embody excellence, forward-thinking perspectives, and a dynamic and dedicated approach to the practice of law.”
Sangheetaa holds an LLB with first-class honours from University of Leeds, an LLM with major in corporate law from University of Cambridge and completed the Bar Professional Training Course at City University of London. She was admitted to the Bar of England and Wales (Lincoln’s Inn) in 2011 and subsequently, to the Malaysian Bar as an Advocate and Solicitor of Malaya in 2014. She was admitted to the Bermuda Bar in 2024. Sangheetaa is recognised as a key lawyer by Legal 500 in the Corporate and Commercial category.
