Appleby Appoints Claire Van Overdijk KC
Appleby has appointed King’s Counsel Claire van Overdijk as Partner in its Dispute Resolution practice in Bermuda.
A spokesperson said, “Appleby is delighted to announce the appointment of King’s Counsel, Claire van Overdijk, as Partner in the Dispute Resolution practice in Bermuda.
“Claire has extensive experience in contentious and non-contentious trust and estate disputes as well as commercial and civil litigation. As a specialist in the resolution of complex disputes, Claire’s expertise is principally contentious, extending to advocacy, strategic expertise and tactical advice in domestic and multi-jurisdictional high-value litigation.
“Claire also has a broad private client practice advising on domestic and offshore wealth structuring and estate planning matters, including the creation, restructuring and termination of trust structures, matters relating to trust administration, as well as probate and testamentary issues.
“Prior to joining Appleby, Claire practised at another Bermuda law firm. Before this, she practised as a barrister at Outer Temple Chambers in London where she developed extensive advocacy experience before the High Court and Court of Appeal of England & Wales in the fields of civil and commercial litigation, trust and estates disputes, mental capacity and public law. Prior to her appointment as King’s Counsel, Claire was appointed to the Attorney General’s London Panel of Civil Counsel through which she represented the UK Government in a wide variety of high profile cases before the High Court, Court of Appeal and UK Supreme Court. She was also appointed to the “A Panel” of the Equality and Human Rights Commission Panel Counsel. Alongside her practice, Claire also taught private international law on the LLM course at University College London for 6 years.”
Ms van Overdijk said, “I am delighted to be joining Appleby’s internationally renowned dispute resolution team in Bermuda, and excited to continue to build on the firm’s stellar reputation in the field of private client and trusts law. I am very much looking forward to providing an exceptional level of service to the clients of this dynamic and prestigious law firm.”
John Wasty, Head of Appleby’s Dispute Resolution practice in Bermuda, commented, “We are thrilled to welcome Claire van Overdijk KC to our team. A practitioner of unparalleled calibre, Claire is widely acclaimed for her expertise in litigation and trust law, with an exemplary ability to navigate complex and high-stakes matters. Claire joins a top-ranked team of problem solvers, trusted by clients for our deep knowledge, expertise, and exceptional responsiveness. Renowned for delivering strategic solutions with precision and dedication, we take pride in being a team that clients can rely on for the most challenging matters. With Claire’s addition, we are further strengthened in our mission to provide the highest level of service and results to our clients.”
The spokesperson said, “Claire holds an LLM in Public International Law from Leiden University, an LLB from University College London, and completed the Bar Vocational Course at Bristol Institute of Legal Practice. She was called to the Bermuda Bar in 2022 and the Bar of England and Wales in 2003. Claire is a member of the STEP Bermuda Committee. She also sits on the Bermuda Mental Health Tribunal and the Bermuda Human Rights Tribunal. She is a full member of STEP and a member of the Chancery Bar Association.
“Claire is ranked by Chambers and Partners High Net Worth 2024: Offshore Trusts Directory. Prior to joining the Bermuda Bar, she was consistently ranked by Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 for her work done at the Bar of England & Wales.”
