Appleby earns top-tier recognition in Chambers Global Guide 2026

The Group secured notable rankings across 15 practice areas in these jurisdictions, including Band 1 rankings in Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands and Isle of Man.

Commentary in this year’s guide includes Bermuda being praised for “high quality work and helpful legal advice on a variety of Bermuda legal matters. It is an exceptional team with exceptional client service.” Feedback for the British Virgin Islands highlights that “Appleby has a strong group of lawyers with world-class capabilities,” while Cayman was recognised for its “unrelenting commitment and hard work from each member of the Appleby team, as well as attention to detail and sound strategic input” and for “a combination of deep subject-matter expertise, a proactive approach to problem-solving and a strong culture of collaboration.”

Further recognition includes Guernsey, noted for “offering commercial advice with a strong bench and an unmatched network of offshore offices,” while Jersey was recognised for “giving technically astute advice, given in a client-friendly way.” The Isle of Man was cited for “navigating complex matters with remarkable success, ensuring minimal disruption to clients,” and the Mauritius office was highlighted for “it’s responsive team which provides work of a consistently high standard.” Our Asia‑Pacific offices were praised for “consistently showing the ability to grasp the nuances of our industry, including the specific regulatory and market challenges faced.”

Among those individually recognised, eleven of Appleby’s partners are ranked in Band 1:

Bermuda – Brad Adderley (Insurance), Clive Langley (Corporate and Finance) and John Wasty (Dispute Resolution).

British Virgin Islands – Andrew Willins (Dispute Resolution).

Cayman Islands – Simon Raftopoulos (Corporate and Finance), Benjamin Woolf (Corporate and Finance), Norman Klein (Real Estate), Adam Johnson (Real Estate).

Mauritius – Malcolm Moller (Corporate/Commercial).

Isle of Man – Mark Holligon (Dispute Resolution), Caren Pegg (Dispute Resolution).

In total, 55 Appleby lawyers across the firm’s international network were recognised in the Chambers Global Guide 2026. The Group’s additional lawyer rankings include:

Bermuda – Jerome Wilson, Matthew Ebbs-Brewer and Arielle DeSilva (Corporate and Finance), John Riihiluoma (Dispute Resolution), John Wasty (Insurance: Contentious), Matthew Ebbs-Brewer (Investment Funds).

British Virgin Islands – Andrew Jowett (Corporate and Finance), Jeffrey Kirk and Shana Simmonds-Lewis (Corporate and Finance including Investment Funds).

Cayman Islands – Caroline Barton and Jacob MacAdam (Corporate and Finance), Alan Bercow, Andrew Jackson, David Lee, Harriet Ter-Berg and Sebastian Said (Dispute Resolution), Martin Byers, Menelik Miller and Miriam Smyth (Financial Services;Regulatory), Sailaja Alla (Investment Funds) and Tim Swallow (Real Estate).

Mauritius – Malcolm Moller (Banking and Finance), Yahia Nazroo (Dispute Resolution).

Seychelles – Malcolm Moller and Juliette Ally (General Business Law: International Firms).

Guernsey – Jeremy Berchem, Kate Ovenden, Leona Maharaj, Stuart Tyler and Tristan Ozanne (Corporate and Finance including Investment Funds), Anthony Williams and Richard Field (Dispute Resolution) and Paula Fry (Trusts).

Isle of Man – Garry Manley, Juan Thornley and Tom Brook (Corporate and Finance), Charles Davies and Keira Gore (Dispute Resolution).

Jersey – Andrew Weaver (Corporate/M&A), Fraser Robertson, Lara Von Wildenrath, Niall MacDonald and Sam Williams (Dispute Resolution), Andrew Weaver and Timothy Morgan (Investment Funds) and Giles Corbin (Trusts).

Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Shanghai – David Bulley (Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds), Judy Lee (Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds), Eliot Simpson (Offshore: Dispute Resolution).

Malcolm Moller, Appleby Group Managing Partner, said, “The Chambers Global 2026 rankings recognise the breadth of Appleby’s offshore capabilities and the quality of our legal advice across jurisdictions. Chambers’ independent research and client feedback provide a meaningful benchmark for the market, and this recognition reflects the expertise and dedication of our lawyers globally. We remain committed to delivering practical, responsive and high-quality advice to our clients.”

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