Chris brings a wealth of experience in corporate law, with particular strengths in public and private M&A, capital markets, finance, investment funds and services, private equity, and other corporate matters. Prior to joining Appleby, he practised at offshore law firms in the Cayman Islands and Bermuda, and served as Partner and Head of the Funds Group as well as Co-Head of the Private Equity Group at Baker & McKenzie in Hong Kong.
Chris joins a growing team and will work closely with partners and associates across the group to support clients in sophisticated transactions and further enhance the firm’s service offerings.
“I am thrilled to join Appleby’s BVI Corporate team,” said Chris Buchan. “The firm’s reputation for excellence and its global reach make this a very exciting opportunity. I look forward to collaborating with my colleagues to deliver outstanding service to our clients in the region and internationally.”
According to Jeffrey Kirk, Office Managing Partner, Chris’s arrival is already making an impact. “Chris offers a rare combination of technical expertise and practical insight. His perspective will be invaluable as we continue to broaden our corporate services to meet growing client demand.”
