Jon Barclay and Simon Florance join Appleby Guernsey as Dispute Resolution Partners
Appleby has strengthened its Dispute Resolution team with the appointments of Guernsey Advocates Jon Barclay and Simon Florance as Partners.
The news marks strategic progress for the firm, enhancing its expertise across commercial litigation, regulatory matters and financial crime. Between them, Jon and Simon bring over 60 years of experience and their appointments reinforce Appleby’s commitment to providing market-leading advice on complex, high-value disputes and regulatory issues for its clients.
With 20 years’ experience as a Guernsey Advocate, having previously practised as a barrister at a leading set of chambers in the UK, Jon advises on high-value financial services litigation, fraud and asset tracing, insolvency disputes, contentious trusts and cross-border enforcement.
Jon acts in high-value commercial and financial services disputes, including fraud and asset recovery, regulatory investigations, financial crime, contentious trusts, insolvency and restructuring, and cross-border enforcement. He is particularly recognised for his work on interim relief, including freezing injunctions and on complex cross-border asset recovery, and is highly rated for his presence in court.
Simon – who began his career as a solicitor in Sydney, Australia – has over 30 years’ experience as a lawyer, 20 years of which have been in Guernsey. He was called as a Guernsey Advocate in 2019. Simon advises on a wide range of financial crime, sanctions and other regulatory issues, in particular anti-money laundering, investigations and enforcements, criminal confiscation and civil forfeiture, and compliance generally. In addition, he has significant experience as a commercial litigator.
Jon and Simon said they were impressed by Appleby’s reputation, culture, and growth.
Jon said: “Appleby has an outstanding reputation for client service, which was a significant factor in my decision to join the firm. I have been equally impressed by the collaborative culture and ambition of both the Guernsey office and the wider global group. I look forward to contributing to its continued success while helping clients resolve complex disputes.”
Simon added: “What stood out for me about Appleby is the calibre of the team at all levels and the opportunity to be part of a firm which is clearly going from strength to strength. Appleby’s recent growth reflects its ambition and I’m excited to work with a top-tier team who share a genuine commitment to excellence and the highest standards of client service.”
Together, Jon and Simon add further depth to Appleby’s leadership team, complementing the expertise of Office Managing Group Partner Richard Sheldon, Corporate Group Partners Jeremy Berchem and Tristan Ozanne, and Corporate Partners Dylan Latimer and Kate Ovenden.
Richard said: “Jon and Simon are not only exceptional lawyers, they also embody the values that define Appleby – professionalism, integrity, collegiality, excellence and inclusivity. They are outstanding additions to Appleby as part of our plans to continue to grow the office and their appointments reflect our commitment to investing in the very best talent, ensuring we maintain the depth, expertise, and collaborative culture needed to meet the evolving needs of our clients.”
