Partners Carlos de Serpa Pimentel (Cayman Islands) and Claire van Overdijk KC (Bermuda) alongside senior counsel Vanessa Schrum (Bermuda) have all been ranked ‘Private Client Global Elite’ – the highest accolade available in the respected ALM and Law.com directory.
In addition, partner Sam Williams (Jersey) alongside counsel Crystal Au-Yeung (Hong Kong), Esmond Brown (Cayman Islands) and Caljonah Smith (Bermuda) were all recognised within the within the ‘Private Client Global Excellence’ category.
Launched in 2017 with the awareness that referrals and recommendations were absolutely key to the private client sector, the Private Client Global Elite Directory, which is limited to the top 250 nominated lawyers, has served as a go-to resource for the world’s leading private client and trust and estates litigation talent, as well as rising stars within the industry.
Commenting on the inclusion of seven Appleby lawyers within the directory, Carlos said: “We are incredibly proud that seven of our lawyers have been recognised in the Private Client Global Elite Directory, a testament to the Group’s dedication and excellence in the private client sector. This recognition, based on peer reviews, highlights the respect and trust earned by our lawyers within the profession. At Appleby, we remain committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients while upholding the highest standards of integrity and expertise.”
Appleby’s Private Client & Trusts team advises on all aspects of trust & estates law, including the establishment, administration, restructuring and termination of private, charitable, and commercial trusts and foundations. The Group’s lawyers are frequently instructed by institutional and independent trustees, family offices, high net worth individuals and other blue-chip institutions.
