Appleby Isle of Man's top-tier expertise recognised in Chambers UK 2027 rankings
Appleby has secured another strong set of Isle of Man results in the Chambers UK 2027 Guide, maintaining Band 1 rankings across all of its practice areas, while increasing its number of individually ranked lawyers and securing recognition for seven partners.
Reinforcing its position as one of the Isle of Man’s leading law firms, Appleby has retained its top-tier status, achieving Band 1 firm rankings across Corporate and Finance, Dispute Resolution and Employment for the 13th consecutive year.
Partners who achieved improved individual rankings this year include Garry Manley, who was awarded Band 1 status in Corporate and Finance; Keira Gore, who achieved Band 1 in Employment as well as Band 3 in Dispute Resolution; and Claire Corkish, who was recognised as Up and Coming in Dispute Resolution.
Client feedback highlighted Appleby’s Corporate team for its “consistently excellent service delivery“, praising its “depth of knowledge and experience, combined with a highly solutions-focused mindset“. The Dispute Resolution team was described as “sharp, commercial and tactful in its advice” and “distinguished by its technical expertise, commercial approach and deep understanding of the Isle of Man legal and regulatory environment“, while Appleby’s Employment team stood out for “the quality, consistency and practicality of its advice“.
Commenting on the results, Managing Partner Mark Holligon said: “We are proud to have maintained Band 1 rankings in this year’s Chambers UK Guide. The increased individual rankings reflect the strength of our team, the quality of our advice and the confidence that our clients continue to place in Appleby.”
Appleby Isle of Man partners were ranked in the following areas:
Corporate & Finance: Garry Manley, Juan Thornley and Tom Brook.
Dispute Resolution: Mark Holligon, Charles Davies, Keira Gore and Claire Corkish.
Employment: Keira Gore.
