We have one of the world’s largest offshore regulatory and compliance teams, comprised of experts who not only have first hand knowledge of local regulation, but who have in many cases, helped to shape it. In addition, our team are skilled at putting technical regulatory information and decision-making in a commercial context, and clients know that we can assemble the team to deliver an international service, quickly and seamlessly.

Our team covers all key areas of business and financial services regulation including compliance, corporate governance, regulatory and risk advisory services. We have offices in ten highly regarded, well-regulated global locations and practise the laws of eight jurisdictions.

Our office locations include the key international jurisdictions of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey, Mauritius, and the Seychelles, as well as the international financial centres of Hong Kong and Shanghai.

Our regulatory disputes practice handles all aspects of this increasingly contentious environment, and our team of highly-experienced experts can assist with regulatory investigations across business sectors and across national borders. We have a global network of first-class advisers on hand as part of our offshore regulatory and compliance team, ready to help clients not only in their interactions with the regulators, but also in dealing with exposure to civil, criminal and administrative sanctions should they arise.

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We regularly advise clients including financial institutions, global corporations, professional and public bodies on a wide range of regulatory issues.

We believe that an informed client is an empowered client. We deliver regular updates to our clients and industry on proposed or implemented amendments to statutes and regulations and more importantly, how they can impact client business.

  • Anti-money laundering
  • Anti-bribery & corruption
  • Competition law
  • Data protection
  • eGaming
  • Financial services regulation
  • New business activities
  • Regulatory training
  • Risk management & compliance
  • Sanctions & export controls
  • Telecommunications regulation

Appleby Regulatory and Compliance Services

The past few years have seen the rapid expansion of regulatory oversight across all jurisdictions. Clients faced with new, unfamiliar, confusing and time-consuming obligations are looking for clear, practical advice and products which allow them to navigate their new environment with ease and confidence. Appleby’s team of global offshore experts specialise in providing cost-effective solutions that work for both companies and individuals at times when they most need it.

Our experienced and solution-oriented regulatory and compliance teams in the legal jurisdictions of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey, Mauritius and Seychelles are committed to delivering the highest possible level of regulatory advice and compliance support where required.

Key Contacts

Brad Adderley

Managing Partner: Bermuda

T +1 441 298 3243
E Email Brad

Sailaja Alla

Partner: Cayman Islands

T +1 345 814 2054
E Email Sailaja

Alan Bossin

Partner: Bermuda

T +1 441 298 3536
E Email Alan

Matthew Carr

Partner: Bermuda

T +1 441 298-3594
E Email Matthew

Richard Field

Partner: Guernsey

T +44 (0)1481 755 610
E Email Richard

James Gaudin

Managing Partner: Jersey

T +44 (0)1534 818 337
E Email James

Richard Grasby

Partner: Hong Kong

T +852 2905 5780
E Email Richard

Simon Harding

Partner: Isle of Man

T +44 (0)1624 647 652
E Email Simon

Andrew Jowett

Group Partner: BVI

T +44 (0) 1534 818057 and +1 284 393 5316
E Email Andrew

Jacob MacAdam

Partner: Cayman Islands

T +1 345 814 2016
E Email Jacob

Garry Manley

Partner, Head of Corporate: Isle of Man

T +44 (0)1624 647 638
E Email Garry

Claire Milne WS

Partner: Isle of Man

T +44 (0)1624 647 698
E Email Claire

Malcolm Moller

Group Managing Partner: Mauritius, Seychelles

T +230 203 4301
E Email Malcolm

Sally Penrose

Partner, Head of Regulatory: Bermuda

T +1 441 298 3286
E Email Sally

Fraser Robertson

Partner: Jersey

T +44 (0)1534 818 032
E Email Fraser

Richard Sheldon

Managing Group Partner*: Guernsey

T +44 (0)1481 755 904
E Email Richard

Juan Thornley

Partner: Isle of Man

T +44 (0)1624 647 623
E Email Juan

Stuart Tyler

Partner: Guernsey

T +44 (0)1481 755 606
E Email Stuart

Andrew Weaver

Partner: Jersey

T +44 (0)1534 818 230
E Email Andrew

Anthony Williams

Partner: Guernsey

T +44 (0)1481 755 622
E Email Anthony

Andrew Willins

Partner: BVI

T +1 284 393 5323
E Email Andrew

John Wasty

Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution: Bermuda

T +1 441 298 3232
E Email John

Jerome Wilson

Partner, Head of Technology & Innovation: Bermuda

T +1 441 298 3559
E Email Jerome

Juliette Ally

Counsel: Seychelles

T +248 4295 289
E Email Juliette

Manisha Lallah

Counsel: Mauritius

T +230 203 4319
E Email Manisha

Robyn Wood

Counsel: Isle of Man

T +44 (0)1624 647 644
E Email Robyn

Miriam Smyth

Senior Associate: Cayman Islands

T +1 345 814 2975
E Email Miriam

Ligaya Sanchez-Wilson

Associate: Bermuda

T +1 441 298 3265
E Email Ligaya

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