Feedback within the directory sees Appleby’s Bermuda office recognised for their ‘commitment to detail, the team is very quick to respond, and it has a phenomenal understanding of the digital asset business industry and regulator’ and ‘ its ability to provide a seamlessly integrated multidisciplinary service for complex projects’ while the British Virgin Islands team is noted by sources for ‘its industry knowledge and experience, responsiveness, speed and efficiency, and willingness to contribute to industry initiatives’.
In the Cayman Islands, Appleby is praised for their ‘deep understanding of the blockchain and FinTech landscape’ with the team also lauded as ‘highly effective in supporting innovative and fast-moving FinTech businesses’.
There is similar praise for two of the Group’s offices in the Crown Dependencies, where Appleby’s Guernsey office is commended for ‘practical, business-friendly advice on navigating uncertain areas of regulation’, and the Isle of Man team is described as having a ‘clear understanding of the broader financial services landscape’ as well as being the ‘go-to firm on the Isle of Man for regulatory matters’.
Commenting on the rankings, Malcolm Moller, Appleby Group Managing Partner, said:
“We are delighted with our performance in the Chambers FinTech 2026 Guide. These rankings reflect the strength of our global technology and innovation practice and the high level of trust placed in us by clients operating at the forefront of digital transformation. Our teams across Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Guernsey and Isle of Man continue to advise on cutting-edge matters shaping the future of financial services and emerging technology. We are deeply grateful to our clients and industry partners for their ongoing support and feedback throughout the Chambers research process.”
Appleby’s individually ranked lawyers in the 2026 Chambers and Partners FinTech Guide are:
- Band 1: Andrew Jowett (British Virgin Islands), Peter Colegate (Cayman Islands), Richard Field (Guernsey), Claire Milne (Isle of Man)
- Band 2: Jerome Wilson (Bermuda)
- Band 3: Menelik Miller (Cayman Islands),
- Up and Coming: Dean Bennett (Cayman Islands)
- Associates to Watch: Marsha Williamson (Cayman Islands), Katherine Garrood (Isle of Man)
A leading directory for the legal industry, Chambers ranks law firms and their lawyers across 200 jurisdictions worldwide based on independent research and analysis, including client feedback.
