Isle of Man Lawyers
Our team of 30 Isle of Man solicitors and lawyers advise clients on a wide range of legal matters, including corporate and commercial law, dispute resolution, private client and trust services, and regulatory matters. Further, they are also experts across growing sectors of prominence such as transport and logistics, eGaming and fintech.
The Appleby Isle of Man office is also able to offer on-the-ground legal advice in relation to British Virgin Islands (BVI) law with BVI-qualified lawyers practising from the jurisdiction – ensuring we have the ability to offer BVI legal advice across UK, European and US time zones.
In addition, our Isle of Man lawyers are well placed, given Appleby’s global presence, to facilitate the provision of legal advice in Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Jersey, Mauritius and the Seychelles.
Isle of Man law firm
Appleby’s Isle of Man office, Appleby (Isle of Man) LLC, is the largest and one of the longest established Isle of Man law firms.
Led by 10 partners and employing more than 50 staff, Appleby is consistently ranked in the top tier of legal directories for our corporate and finance, dispute resolution, employment, eGaming, property, and shipping and aviation advice. As one of the leading international law firms in the Isle of Man, Appleby is praised for its capacity to handle “big ticket cases” (Chambers and Partners) and for its “ability to quickly grasp complex scenarios and to quickly and effectively identify workable and effective solutions to often unique problems” (The Legal 500).
Further solidifying our standing among the top Isle of Man law firms is recent award success which includes Appleby being named ‘Isle of Man Law Firm of the Year’ for three straight years (2020, 2021 and 2022) at the annual Who’s Who Legal Awards.
About the Isle of Man
The Isle of Man is a UK Crown Dependency located in the heart of the British Isles. As a jurisdiction, the Isle of Man has developed a reputation as a premier international finance centre in terms of innovation and regulation whilst retaining the delicate balance between providing a business-friendly environment and meeting international standards of financial supervision.
The island has a rich history dating back to before 6500 BC and has its own democratically elected Parliament called Tynwald, which dates back more than 1,000 years to be the world’s oldest continuous parliament.
The Crown Dependencies law firm
Appleby is the only international law firm with a presence in all three of the British Crown Dependencies – Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey. It means our Isle of Man lawyers have the ability to work closely with colleagues in Guernsey and Jersey to provide clients with a seamless and consistent pan-jurisdictional service from the same firm.
Our Crown Dependencies capability statements highlight the firm’s combined multi-jurisdictional offshore offering in further detail across our Corporate, Dispute Resolution, Regulatory, and Private Client & Trusts practice areas.
Corporate responsibility
Appleby Isle of Man is committed to supporting local charities and organisations. At the heart of our corporate responsibility strategy in the Isle of Man is a series of programmes that support the environment and ecosystem.
For more information regarding Appleby Isle of Man’s corporate responsibility strategy, please contact Amber Oakley.
Appleby Isle of Man community projects
UNESCO BIOSPHERE ISLE OF MAN
Appleby Isle of Man are partners of UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man due to the environmental initiatives that we have introduced within the workplace and supporting a number of local environmental charities. UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man promotes integration between conservation, learning and sustainable development to bring about solutions to challenges we face locally and globally.
MANX WILDLIFE TRUST
Appleby Isle of Man are proud corporate partners of the Manx Wildlife Trust. We have also sponsored their Ayres Nature Discovery Centre, allowing the charity to renovate and develop a new interpretation of the NDC for the Island’s residents to enjoy. The centre is located at the Ayres National Nature Reserve and Area of Special Scientific Interest which is unique mix of shingle beach, sand dunes, lichen heath and ponds found in few places worldwide. Find out more about the project here.
the isle of man woodland trust
Appleby is proud to be gold sponsors of the Isle of Man Woodland Trust. Our donations contribute to the funding of new trees and other materials used to maintain and enhance the woodland, helping to support local biodiversity. We also volunteered and took part in two tree planting sessions where over 300 trees were planted, the trees were native species helping to support local biodiversity.
beach buddies
Appleby colleagues supported local charity Beach Buddies with two beach cleaning sessions around the Isle of Man. The charity tackles the ongoing issue of litter that is left or washed up onto our beaches, we also made a donation to help Beach Buddies continue to keep our Island’s beaches clean.
MANX WHALE & DOPLHIN WATCH
Appleby have made donations to local charity Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch. The charity work voluntarily year-round to ensure the safeguarding of whales, dolphins and porpoises in Manx territorial waters through non-invasive research and public awareness efforts. The charity will also be delivering an educational talk to Appleby colleagues in the coming months.
love tech wildlife challenge
Appleby sponsored Love Tech‘s Wildlife Challenge, the charity aims to inspire and empower girls and young women to explore opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) through events, educational support and mentorship.
Love Tech partnered with the Manx Wildlife Trust and UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man to encourage young families to get outside and explore nature across 8 of the island’s natural habitats. Children will be encouraged to use tech by scanning QR codes on the signs at each location, finding out more about our Biosphere and making pledges to protect it. Find out more about the challenge here.
WILD WORK DAY WITH BEACH BUDDIES & THE MANX WILDLIFE TRUST
Appleby Isle of Man took part in two beach cleaning sessions at the Manx Wildlife Trust’s Ayres Nature Discovery Centre with Beach Buddies and the Manx Wildlife Trust.
As Appleby are sponsors of the centre, we were keen for colleagues to take a visit up north and see the great work that the Manx Wildlife Trust team has done in renovating and developing a new interpretation for visitors.
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