Appleby is one of the world's leading offshore law firms. Its first practice was founded in Bermuda by Major Reginald Appleby in the late 1890s, and today it has more than 200 lawyers and over 500 staff across 11 offices. Its lawyers advise public and private companies, financial institutions and private individuals on corporate, dispute resolution, property, regulatory, and private client and trusts matters.
Appleby Global Services, launched in 2019, provides administration, reporting and fiduciary services for corporate structures. Recent recognition includes IFLR1000 Top Tier Firm (Caribbean) and Global Restructuring Review Offshore Firm of the Year.
Working with Chinese clients
Appleby has offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Shenzhen and a Chinese-language website. Its Hong Kong office worked on two China Business Law Journal Deals of the Year in 2024, in M&A and projects.
