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Appleby: “Bermuda Bucked A Global Trend”

Appleby: “Bermuda Bucked A Global Trend”

Bermuda “bucked a global trend” for offshore incorporation activity during the second half of 2012, according to Appleby, one of the world’s largest providers of offshore legal, fiduciary and administration services. A statement from Appleby said, “Despite new incorporation activity in major offshore jurisdictions generally being... Read more of this article

Appleby Expands Operations In Isle Of Man

Appleby Expands Operations In Isle Of Man

Appleby — one of the world’s largest providers of legal and fiduciary services – has acquired Caledonian Trust [IOM] Limited and Caledonian Fund Services [Europe] Limited as part of the group’s growth strategy. The new business will trade under the name of Appleby Fund Administration (IOM) Limited from June 6 and will operate from... Read more of this article

June 6: Appleby To Hold Trust Litigation Seminar

June 6: Appleby To Hold Trust Litigation Seminar

Appleby will co-sponsor a seminar with the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners Bermuda branch [STEP Bermuda], and overseas law firm Baker & McKenzie and London Barristers’ chambers XXIV Old Buildings on Thursday [June 6]. ‘Risky Business – A Trust Litigation Seminar’ will be held at Appleby’s offices and will focus on risk management... Read more of this article

Bermuda Second In Offshore Deal Volume

Bermuda Second In Offshore Deal Volume

Bermuda proved to be the second busiest offshore jurisdiction in the first quarter of 2013, with anecdotal evidence indicating a potential increase in Bermuda M&A activity in the near future, particularly in the insurance and energy sectors, according to a report released by Appleby. The latest edition of Offshore-i, the firm’s quarterly report... Read more of this article

“Bermuda” Put Into Bermuda Day Race Name

“Bermuda” Put Into Bermuda Day Race Name

The Organizing Committee and Appleby said they have “heard the community and appreciates the passion” surrounding the Bermuda Day race and have agreed to alter the title to read “Appleby Bermuda Half Marathon Derby”. Yesterday Appleby and the organisers of the race said that the event’s name will change from “Bermuda... Read more of this article

Name Change For Bermuda Day Half Marathon

Name Change For Bermuda Day Half Marathon

Appleby and the organisers of the Bermuda Day Half Marathon today announced a further 5 year commitment to sponsor the half marathon held each 24 May, and also said that the event name will change from “Bermuda Half Marathon Derby” to “Appleby Half Marathon Derby” to reflect Appleby’s longstanding support as title sponsor. Dr. Gina Tucker,... Read more of this article

Citywealth Leaders List Includes Appleby Staff

Citywealth Leaders List Includes Appleby Staff

Appleby announced today [Mar 4] that fourteen professionals from Appleby’s Private Client & Trusts, Litigation & Insolvency and Fiduciary & Administration Groups have been included in the Citywealth Leaders List 2013. Now in its eighth year, the Citywealth Leaders List is compiled through recommendations of global peers, clients and charitable... Read more of this article

Four New Senior Appointments At Appleby

Four New Senior Appointments At Appleby

Appleby announced a number of changes to its leadership team, and said with immediate effect Frances Woo will be appointed as Group Chairman. She will succeed Peter Bubenzer who will be retiring from the Appleby Group on 31 March 2013, following a career at Appleby that spans over 32 years. Appleby has also appointed a new global head of its Corporate... Read more of this article

Appleby Advises On Billion Dollar Deal

Appleby Advises On Billion Dollar Deal

British multinational legal firms Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Linklaters and Slaughter & May have won advisory roles on a $1.1 billion offer to take private Bermuda-incorporated, Hong Kong-listed investment holding company Guoco Group. According to a report in the British legal journal “The Lawyer” today [Dec. 17], the potential... Read more of this article

Appleby Reports Offshore Incorporation Activity

Appleby Reports Offshore Incorporation Activity

The number of offshore companies being registered in the first half of 2012 was up 9% from the previous six months, indicating that the markets continue to recover from the lows of early 2009, according to Appleby, the world’s largest provider of offshore legal, fiduciary and administration services. The findings are part of the firm’s inaugural... Read more of this article

Appleby Shortlisted For Financial Centre Awards

Appleby Shortlisted For Financial Centre Awards

Appleby have been shortlisted for the ‘Caribbean Law Firm of the Year’ and ‘Caribbean Trust Company of the Year’ categories at the Citywealth International Financial Centre Awards 2013. The Citywealth International Financial Centre Awards were established to highlight the excellence of the advisors and managers in the private wealth sector in... Read more of this article

Appleby Appoints Martin Ouwehand

Appleby Appoints Martin Ouwehand

Appleby announced the appointment of Martin Ouwehand as Counsel of Appleby (Bermuda) Ltd.’s Litigation & Insolvency department, effective May 2012. Mr. Ouwehand joined Appleby (Bermuda) Ltd. in 2009 as a Senior Associate. He has substantial experience and expertise in many areas of corporate and commercial litigation, arbitration and contentious... Read more of this article