Appleby Cayman celebrates exceptional Chambers Global 2026 results
Appleby is delighted to announce outstanding results in the Cayman Islands Chambers Global Guide 2026, with the Corporate & Finance practice earning a Band 1 ranking. This achievement further strengthens the team’s reputation as a leading adviser in the jurisdiction and builds on our existing Band 1 recognition in Real Estate.
Simon Raftopoulos, Head of Corporate commented: “We are incredibly proud to see our team recognised once again at the highest level. These rankings reflect not only the exceptional skill and dedication of our lawyers, but also the trust our clients continue to place in us. We remain committed to delivering the level of service, commerciality, and technical excellence that clients expect from Appleby.”
The Cayman office also received strong commendations in Dispute Resolution, Financial Services: Regulatory, and Investment Funds, solidifying the depth and versatility of its market-leading offering.
Industry feedback:
“Appleby’s Cayman team is technically strong, highly responsive and commercially focused. It consistently delivers clear, actionable advice..”
— Corporate & Finance
“The Appleby team has a deep understanding of land and strata law, offers commercial guidance and really looks out for the client.”
— Real Estate
“There is unrelenting commitment and hard work from each member of the Appleby team, as well as attention to detail and sound strategic input.”
— Dispute Resolution
“Appleby brings a combination of deep subject-matter expertise, a proactive approach to problem-solving and a strong culture of collaboration.”
— Financial Services: Regulatory
“Appleby has skilled and available partners who listen and seek to solve problems in a practical and efficient manner.”
— Investment Funds
In addition, 16 lawyers received individual rankings for their expertise and market leading work:
Corporate & Finance
• Benjamin Woolf (Band 1)
• Simon Raftopoulos (Band 1)
• Caroline Barton (Band 3)
• Jacob MacAdam (Band 3)
Dispute Resolution
• Sebastian Said (Band 2)
• Alan Bercow (Band 4)
• David Lee (Band 5)
• Andrew Jackson (Up and Coming)
• Harriet Ter-Berg (Up and Coming)
Financial Services: Regulatory
• Martin Byers (Band 2)
• Menelik Miller (Associates to watch)
• Miriam Smyth (Associates to watch)
Investment Funds
• Sailaja Alla (Band 5)
Real Estate
• Norman Klein (Band 1)
• Adam Johnson (Band 1)
• Tim Swallow (Up and Coming)
Appleby continues to stand out in a highly competitive landscape, consistently demonstrating the strength, experience, and forward thinking approach that clients and industry observers recognise and trust.
Chambers and Partners is the leading independent professional legal research company, covering over 200 jurisdictions. Rankings in the Chambers Global Guide 2026 are based on extensive research, detailed submission analysis, and comprehensive interviews with clients, peers, and industry leaders.
