Bio
Dalia Sainsbury is a dual-qualified lawyer admitted in both England & Wales and Mexico, specialising in private client work. She relocated from the UK to Bermuda in 2025, bringing a cross-border perspective and extensive experience in international estate planning, trusts, and wealth structuring.
Dalia advises high-net-worth individuals and families on wealth succession, trust establishment and restructuring, wills, probate, and powers of attorney. She is known for her pragmatic, tailored advice and her ability to navigate complex personal and multijurisdictional matters with clarity and discretion.
Before joining Appleby, Dalia practised in the United Kingdom, where she advised clients on inheritance tax planning, lifetime giving, and multi-generational wealth management. Her practice reflects a strong commitment to delivering thoughtful, high-quality guidance across all aspects of private client work.
In Bermuda, Dalia works alongside leading practitioners in the private client and trusts field. Her dual qualification enables her to bridge legal systems effectively, assisting international families to manage and preserve wealth across multiple jurisdictions while operating within Bermuda’s sophisticated trust framework.
Dalia is dedicated to fostering long-term client relationships and places a strong emphasis on confidentiality, forward planning, and understanding each client’s individual objectives.
Bio
Dalia Sainsbury is a dual-qualified lawyer admitted in both England & Wales and Mexico, specialising in private client work. She relocated from the UK to Bermuda in 2025, bringing a cross-border perspective and extensive experience in international estate planning, trusts, and wealth structuring.
Dalia advises high-net-worth individuals and families on wealth succession, trust establishment and restructuring, wills, probate, and powers of attorney. She is known for her pragmatic, tailored advice and her ability to navigate complex personal and multijurisdictional matters with clarity and discretion.
Before joining Appleby, Dalia practised in the United Kingdom, where she advised clients on inheritance tax planning, lifetime giving, and multi-generational wealth management. Her practice reflects a strong commitment to delivering thoughtful, high-quality guidance across all aspects of private client work.
In Bermuda, Dalia works alongside leading practitioners in the private client and trusts field. Her dual qualification enables her to bridge legal systems effectively, assisting international families to manage and preserve wealth across multiple jurisdictions while operating within Bermuda’s sophisticated trust framework.
Dalia is dedicated to fostering long-term client relationships and places a strong emphasis on confidentiality, forward planning, and understanding each client’s individual objectives.
Qualifications & Education
Dalia is a dual-qualified Lawyer/Solicitor in England & Wales and Mexico, admitted as a Solicitor of the Courts of England & Wales through QLTS route (Qualified Lawyer Transfer Scheme, now SQE), and currently admitted to the Mexican Bar. She completed a Bachelor of Laws with Honours at National Autonomous University of Mexico.
Dalia is a dual-qualified Lawyer/Solicitor in England & Wales and Mexico, admitted as a Solicitor of the Courts of England & Wales through QLTS route (Qualified Lawyer Transfer Scheme, now SQE), and currently admitted to the Mexican Bar. She completed a Bachelor of Laws with Honours at National Autonomous University of Mexico.
