Corporate & Commercial

Our Corporate and Commercial Group is among the largest and most respected among offshore law firms. The group and individuals are routinely recognised among the top service providers by sources such as Chambers, IFLR, Legal 500 and Practical Law. Among the firm’s clients are companies noted in the FTSE 100 and Fortune 500, as well as leading financial institutions around the world. In addition to general corporate experience, the lawyers within the practice areas have expertise and can advise on specialised aspects of corporate/commercial law as categorised by the following teams:

Banking & Asset Finance
Corporate Finance
Funds & Investment Services
Insurance
Intellectual Property
Islamic & Structured Finance
Latin America
Segregated Accounts/Portfolio Companies
Telecommunications & Technology

Litigation & Insolvency

Appleby provides litigation services in Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Isle of Man, Jersey, Mauritius and Seychelles. The practice and individuals are recognised as leaders in the field with specific recommendations by publications such as Legal 500, Practical Law and Chambers Global.

The practice focuses on these broad areas:

Private Client & Trusts

Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, Isle of Man, Jersey and Mauritius are popular offshore jurisdictions for the establishment of trusts for corporations, individuals and families. Also, with the enactment of the VISTA Trust legislation, trust work in the BVI is on the rise. Our Trust Group gives advice on general issues of trust administration, including creation, variation, and termination of trusts; change of domicile; and trustee duties.

Property

Our Property Group is a leader in its field in Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, Isle of Man and Jersey, with a growing practice in the BVI. We advise clients on all areas of commercial and residential real estate, namely buying and selling, leasing and mortgage transfer.