Appleby Tops 2026 Chambers Global Rankings
Appleby has earned top-tier recognition in Bermuda’s 2026 Chambers Global Legal Guide, with its Bermuda office ranked Band 1 in Corporate & Finance, Dispute Resolution, and Insurance.
A spokesperson said, “Leading offshore law firm Appleby continues to achieve top-tier recognition in Bermuda in the 2026 Chambers Global Legal Guide. The firm’s Bermuda office has been ranked Band 1—the highest distinction—in three practice categories: Corporate & Finance, Dispute Resolution, and Insurance.”
Clients praise that “Appleby consistently delivers high quality work and helpful legal advice on a variety of Bermuda legal matters. It is an exceptional team with exceptional client service.”
The spokesperson said, “Work highlights include: Appleby advised Vista Credit Partners, and other lenders, with the USD523 million debt restructuring and recapitalisation of Afiniti, a Bermuda-based AI company; represented Triton International, as its Bermuda defence counsel, in a fair-value appraisal action brought by dissenting shareholders in respect of the merger between Triton and a subsidiary of Brookfield Infrastructure; represented Allianz in the formation of insurer Sconset Re.”
Brad Adderley, Bermuda Managing Partner, commented: “We are delighted to continue to be recognised for our distinct strengths and what makes us unique in the Bermuda market. Appleby has built its reputation on being highly responsive, commercially minded, and unwaveringly solution‑oriented. We hold ourselves to the highest standards, and we’re deeply grateful to our clients for the trust they place in us. Thank you to our outstanding team for their dedication and pursuit of excellence.”
The spokesperson said, “Appleby lawyers ranked across the practice categories, earning high praise from clients are included below. John Wasty has also been spotlighted in ‘Insurance: Contentious’ and Matthew Ebbs-Brewer in ‘Investment Funds’.”
Corporate & Finance:
- “Appleby’s service is distinguished by two primary characteristics. Firstly, its promptness and responsiveness and, secondly, its emphasis on practical, commercial advice.”
- “Appleby has a highly developed and refined understanding of the material issues; it is acutely aware that Bermuda regulatory overlay should focus on the most material issues, and advises accordingly.”
- “Appleby is technically solid, commercially-minded and above all, responsive.”
Clive Langley, Partner [Band 1]:
“Clive provides exceptional client service and has strong commercial awareness. He is able to consider complex commercial issues and deliver pragmatic, efficient advice.”
“Clive provides very user-friendly, practical advice and is great at assisting a client in an unfamiliar landscape.”
“Clive is very responsive and quickly assembles a team to work on the transaction.”
“Clive is top-notch when it comes to customer service.”
Jerome Wilson, Partner [Band 2]:
“Jerome is a strong lawyer who is sharp and good to work with.”
“Jerome has good knowledge of the company and our industry as a whole.”
Matthew Ebbs-Brewer, Partner [Band 3]:
“Matthew is an expert in his field and he provides great client service.”
“Matthew is an expert on investment funds; he’s a highly attentive and accurate lawyer.”
Arielle DeSilva, Senior Associate [Associate to watch]:
“Arielle DeSilva is an excellent lawyer.”
“Arielle is highly responsive and extremely efficient in explaining and clarifying the regulatory aspects.”
Dispute Resolution:
- “Appleby is an excellent firm. It is highly experienced in large commercial and financial valuation appraisal cases.”
- “Appleby has great depth of knowledge and expertise, along with a strong bench.”
- “Appleby is a great law firm with some fantastic minds on its team.”
John Wasty, Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution [Band 1]:
“John Wasty is extremely bright and very able to understand the issues.”
“John is very experienced. He is an excellent lawyer and strategist.”
“John is very good with clients and he has a good litigation mind set so he knows when to push points and when not to.”
“John has extensive experience and he adds great value. He is clear, decisive and a great guide on complex matters as well as an effective communicator with clients.”
John Riihiluoma, Senior Counsel [Senior Statesperson]:
John is an esteemed Bermuda lawyer who has immense experience advising on insolvency proceedings. He is additionally noted for his deep knowledge of trust and shareholder disputes.
Insurance:
- “Appleby has an amazing [insurance] team and level of expertise.”
- “Appleby has an excellent team of lawyers with broad and comprehensive experience.”
- “Appleby provides specialised expertise on all aspects of the requirements for captive insurance in the Bermuda market.”
Brad Adderley, Managing Partner and Head of Corporate [Band 1]:
“Brad’s experience and expertise in the insurance and reinsurance industry is unparalleled. He is a trusted adviser.”
“Brad can be counted on to lead his team and deliver on his promises.”
“Brad is very experienced in Bermuda law, works very hard and is very responsive.”
“Brad is super-knowledgeable, responsive and incredibly helpful.”
The spokesperson said, “Chambers and Partners, an independent research company operating across 200 jurisdictions, conducts tens of thousands of interviews a year with in-house counsel and third-party experts, delivering detailed insight into providers of legal services.”
