The Group secured notable rankings across 14 practice areas in these jurisdictions, including Band 1 rankings in Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, and Seychelles.
Commentary in this year’s guide includes Bermuda’s Insurance team being praised for “the very thorough knowledge and diligent work of the partners, alongside their evident strong relationship with the regulators and other local service providers”, while the office’s Corporate practice “stands out for its responsiveness, dedication and technical skills. They are excellent at both partner and associate level”. For Dispute Resolution, the Bermuda office is noted for “having very good lawyers who know the jurisdiction and know what they are talking about”.
In the Cayman Islands, the Corporate & Finance team “remain the gold standard for fund finance transactions” with the directory also highlighting its work in structured finance transactions, including collateralised loan obligations, and how “Appleby is great at quickly providing good Cayman legal advice for any issues that arise. They are extremely commercial and very familiar with the considerations coming from all sides on every deal”. For Real Estate, the Cayman Islands office was recognised as “by far the market leader in the Cayman Islands. Their knowledge, subject matter expertise and responsiveness place them well ahead”. For Dispute Resolution, the Cayman office is “strong strategically and always adds value, but they are also well-run, organised and good to deal with”.
The BVI Corporate team is “incredibly knowledgeable about the law” and considered “my go-to law firm on restructuring matters. They deliver a timely and innovative work product”. The office’s Dispute Resolution practice is regarded as a “a standout firm in the BVI for complex contentious matters”, with further industry feedback highlighting how the team “is well equipped for complex cases. That’s their sweet spot – things that are factually and legally complicated. For those matters you need real expertise, which they have in spades”.
The Mauritius office is praised for providing “fast delivery and efficiency in work production” and how the team’s “proactive and timely approach plays a crucial role in meeting the client’s expectations”. In the Seychelles, the Group is noted for its “advice to international companies on transactional matters as part of its wide range of corporate services”.
Among those individually recognised, ten Appleby partners are ranked in Band 1:
Bermuda – Brad Adderley (Insurance), Clive Langley (Corporate & Finance) and John Wasty (Dispute Resolution)
BVI – Andrew Willins (Dispute Resolution)
Cayman Islands – Adam Johnson (Real Estate), Norman Klein (Real Estate), Simon Raftopoulos (Corporate & Finance) and Benjamin Woolf (Corporate & Finance)
Mauritius – Malcolm Moller (Corporate/Commercial)
Isle of Man* – Mark Holligon (Dispute Resolution)
When combined with the recently published Chambers Asia-Pacific and UK rankings, a selection of which are included as part of the Global guide, it means that as many as 47 lawyers from across Appleby’s international network of offices are recognised in the 2025 Global rankings. The Group’s other lawyer rankings comprise:
Bermuda – Jerome Wilson, Matthew Ebbs-Brewer and Tammy Richardson-Augustus (Corporate & Finance); John Riihiluoma (Dispute Resolution); John Wasty (Insurance: Contentious); Matthew Ebbs-Brewer (Investment Funds)
British Virgin Islands – Jeffrey Kirk (Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds); Andrew Jowett (Corporate & Finance)
Cayman Islands – Caroline Barton, Jacob MacAdam and Georgina Pullinger (Corporate & Finance); Alan Bercow, David Lee, Sebastian Said and Harriet Ter-Berg (Dispute Resolution); Miriam Smyth (Financial Services: Regulatory); Sailaja Alla (Investment Funds); Tim Swallow (Real Estate)
Mauritius – Malcolm Moller (Banking & Finance); Yahia Nazroo (Dispute Resolution)
Seychelles – Juliette Ally and Malcolm Moller (General Business Law: International Firms)
Asia-Pacific (Hong Kong)* – David Bulley and Judy Lee (Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds); Eliot Simpson (Offshore: Dispute Resolution)
Guernsey* – Jeremy Berchem, Tristan Ozanne, Stuart Tyler and Leona Maharaj (Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds); Anthony Williams (Dispute Resolution); Paula Fry (Trusts)
Isle of Man* – Tom Brook, Garry Manley and Juan Thornley (Corporate & Finance); Charles Davies and Caren Pegg (Dispute Resolution)
Jersey* – Andrew Weaver (Corporate/M&A); Fraser Robertson, Sam Williams and Lara Von Wildenrath (Dispute Resolution); Andrew Weaver (Investment Funds); Fraser Robertson and Giles Corbin (Trusts)
Malcolm Moller, Appleby Group Managing Partner, said, “These outstanding global rankings highlight the depth and breadth of our legal expertise as well as affirming the fact that Appleby is present in more offshore jurisdictions than any other offshore law firm. Chambers is a highly regarded publication, and our strong recognition reflects the unwavering dedication and effort of everyone at Appleby, underscoring our commitment to exceptional client service and responsiveness across all practice areas.”
A leading directory for the legal industry, Chambers ranks law firms and their lawyers across 200 jurisdictions worldwide based on independent research and analysis, including client feedback.
*Rankings previously announced in the most recent Chambers Asia-Pacific or Chambers UK guides.
