Topic: Appleby
Cayman legal pioneer, Ian Boxall, passes away at age 82
Ian Llewelyn Boxall, a respected attorney, jurist, philanthropist and one of the early architects of Cayman’s financial services industry, passed away on 11 May 2026.
Appleby advises on Blue Acquisition US$201M offering
The Cayman Islands law firm Appleby announced recently that it acted as Cayman Islands counsel for Blue Acquisition Corp. in its initial public offering.
Caymanian Charles Allen called to the Bar
Caymanian Charles Allen has been admitted to the Bar in the Cayman Islands, sworn in by Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale on Tuesday, 13 May.
Alan Bercow Appointed to Cayman International Mediation and Arbitration Centre
International law firm, Appleby’s partner, Alan Bercow FCIArb has been appointed to the Cayman roster of arbitrators of the Cayman International Mediation and Arbitration Centre (CI-MAC).
Appleby Senior Associate Appolina Winton Recognised as a 2024 Fund Finance Association Rising Star
Appleby Cayman Islands is proud to announce that Senior Associate Appolina Winton has been selected as one of the Fund Finance Association's (FFA) 2024 Rising Stars.
Appleby advise Pegasus Digital Mobility Acquisition Corp. on its business combination with Schmid Group
Appleby acted as Cayman Islands counsel for Pegasus Digital Mobility Acquisition Corp. in its de-SPAC business combination with SCHMID Group.
Appleby Cayman announces two Senior Associate promotions
Appleby is pleased to announce the promotion of Ann-Alecia Duval and Appolina Winton to Senior Associate, as part of its latest round of global promotions.
Business in brief: Genesis Trust, Caribbean Association of Banks, Carey Olsen, Appleby
The HIGHVERN group has expanded into the Cayman Islands with the acquisition of private capital and funds governance service provider Genesis Trust & Corporate Services Ltd.
Business in brief: Scotiabank, Greenlight Re, Appleby
Scotiabank wins digital bank award
Scotiabank Cayman has been named Best Consumer Digital Bank for 2022 by Global Finance magazine.
It is the second consecutive win...
Business in brief: OfReg, TrustQuay, Appleby
Two new non-executive members have been appointed to the board of directors of OfReg, adding two women to the previously all-male group and bringing the board to full membership.
Business in brief: EY, Butterfield, Appleby, SteppingStones
Leana Smith and Maria Lewis are this year's recipients of the EY Cayman Scholarship.
Business in brief
Appleby Cayman has donated $1,000 to the Cayman Islands Cancer Society’s Stride Against Cancer annual walk/run, which takes place on Sunday, 31 Jan.
Business in brief
Farah Ballands has decided to step down as CEO of Ocorian. Current chairman Frederik van Tuyll will take over the responsibilities of the chief executive officer role on 31 March 2021 in addition to those as chairman.
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Public Service Pensions Board updates administration system
The Public Service Pension Board has selected a new provider to replace its pension-administration system.
Sagitec’s pension-administration solution NeospinTM...
Appleby awards legal scholarship
Offshore law firm Appleby has awarded its legal scholarship for the 2019‑2020 school year to Charles Allen.
Appleby signs on as sponsor of DG’s 5K
Appleby, a Platinum Sponsor of the Deputy Governor’s 5K Challenge has donated $17,500 to the annual run’s chosen charities.
Offshore insolvency petitions decline but Cayman bucks trend
The total number of winding up petition filings in offshore jurisdictions dropped by more than a third last year compared to 2017, a trend that continued in 2019, offshore law firm Appleby noted in its latest Offshore Corporate Insolvency and Restructuring report.
Appleby sponsors European Fund Finance Symposium
Leading offshore law firm Appleby is a platinum sponsor of the European Fund Finance Symposium, which takes place in London on 20 June.
Appleby nominated for offshore law firm of the year
Appleby has been shortlisted in the Offshore Law Firm of Year category at The Lawyer Awards 2019.
Appleby sponsors Transcontinental Trusts International Forum
Appleby announced it is a sponsor of the annual Private Client TransTrusts International Forum held in Bermuda from 5-7 June 2019. Private Client and Trusts Partners Carlos de Serpa Pimentel and Alison MacKrill will be speaking on various panels throughout the event.
Appleby announces 2019 promotions
Appleby has promoted three lawyers to partner, two lawyers to counsel and one lawyer to senior associate.
Cayman led offshore deal-making in 2018
The Cayman Islands remained the top jurisdiction for offshore deals last year. Cayman accounted for 31 percent of all offshore merger and acquisition transactions and 26 percent of total deal value in 2018, according to a report released by offshore law firm Appleby.
Appleby sponsors STEP Cayman conference
Appleby is a sponsor of the 2019 STEP Cayman Islands conference for the second year and will have five representatives of the firm attending the event.
Appleby launches technology guide
Appleby’s Global Technology and Innovation Group has launched its 2019 Technology and Innovation Offshore Guide which covers eight of the world’s largest offshore jurisdictions to provide clients with a single resource to help them identify the most suitable jurisdiction and structure for their technology projects.
Appleby partner nominated for Trusted Advisor of the Year
Appleby Partner and Group Head of the Private Client and Trusts practice, Carlos de Serpa Pimentel, has been nominated as a finalist for the Trusted Advisor of the Year award at the STEP Private Client Awards 2018/19.
Appleby, Guardian, BBC settle breach of confidence lawsuit
Appleby, The Guardian newspaper and the BBC announced they have settled a lawsuit brought by the offshore law firm against the British media organizations in the wake of the so-called “Paradise Papers” coverage that was based on documents that Appleby said were stolen from the firm in a cyberattack.
Appleby awards funds to nonprofits following its annual Charity Day
Appleby held its fifth annual Charity Day and selected nine nonprofit organizations in child and family welfare, education and animal welfare to receive financial assistance.
Appleby appoints partner to dispute resolution team
David Lee has joined Appleby’s Dispute Resolution practice as a partner.
EDITORIAL – All about the ‘Papers’: The journalistic assault on global finance
Our readers in the Cayman Islands may not have heard of the “International Consortium of Journalists,” but by now are certainly familiar with their work.
Journalists and offshore representatives clash at OffshoreAlert conference
The fight between offshore law firm Appleby and the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists over the publication of the firm’s client data in the international press continued at the annual OffshoreAlert conference.
Appleby announces partner promotions
Appleby has promoted two of its corporate lawyers, Samuel Banks and Jacob MacAdam, to partners, and one of its dispute resolution lawyers, Paul Kennedy, to counsel.
Appleby advises on insurance transaction
The private equity team at Appleby has advised Cunningham Lindsey on the Cayman Islands law aspects of the company’s sale to Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc.
Appleby sponsors Fund Finance Symposium in New York
Appleby is the platinum sponsors of the eighth annual Global Fund Finance Symposium on March 21 in New York City.
Appleby invites applications for legal scholarships, internships
Appleby is now accepting applications for legal scholarships, articles of clerkship and internships, and representatives will be available at the Chamber of Commerce Careers Expo on Friday, Feb. 23, to provide more information.
Appleby sues BBC and Guardian over Paradise Papers
Appleby is taking legal action against two U.K.-based media organizations, the BBC and The Guardian, over their reporting of offshore transactions by the law firm’s clients based on what Appleby calls confidential information taken in a “criminal act.”
Panelists: Paradise Papers fallout more about data protection than tax
Cayman will inevitably see an effect from the Paradise Papers media reports based on data from offshore law firm Appleby, but for panelists at the Campbells Fund Focus conference, the greater consequences will be in terms of data security rather than any reputational damage.
‘Paradise Papers’ hit headlines
Leaked records from offshore law firm Appleby involving the dealings of U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, Queen Elizabeth II, advisers to U.S. President Donald Trump, political donors and other law firm clients have sparked a flurry of media reports around the world.
Fallout begins from Appleby data breach
The allegations are still not known but the Isle of Man and offshore law firm Appleby are trying to preempt potentially damaging media stories resulting from a data breach at the Bermuda-headquartered law firm.
Appleby confirms data breach
Offshore law and fiduciary firm Appleby confirmed it has received inquiries from the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists in relation to documents that may have been subject to an alleged hack at the firm.
Local business in brief: Knighthead Annuity hires business development specialist
Knighthead Annuity & Life Assurance Company has hired Richard Andrews as business development specialist.
Local business in brief: Scotiabank awards financial support to students
Scotiabank has awarded five Caymanian students each with a US$5,000 student bursary. The bursary provides additional financial support to students attending an overseas university. The Scotiabank bursary supports Caymanian students in financial need who are seeking to pursue an undergraduate degree in business or finance at a college/university overseas.
Ocean Rig group completes $3.7 billion restructuring
Ocean Rig UDW Inc., the Nasdaq-listed international contractor of offshore deepwater drilling services, completed one of the largest cross-border restructurings in the Cayman Islands and emerged from bankruptcy last week.
Business in brief: EY awards scholarships
EY has selected Jamal Hinds and Raidez Perez as the winners of this year’s EY Cayman Scholarships. The scholarships have a value of up to $30,000 a year for a maximum of five years until recipients have completed the minimum educational requirements to qualify as a CPA.
In brief: Tax information exchange reporting deadline extended
The Department for International Tax Cooperation (DITC) has advised Cayman Islands financial institutions that the notification deadline for U.S. FATCA and the Common Reporting Standard for the calendar year 2016 has been extended to 31 July 2017.
Finance lawyer Julian Black remembered
Friends, family and colleagues have paid tribute to local finance lawyer Julian Black, who died earlier this month at the age of 48. Mr. Black a former partner at both Walkers and Appleby and more recently the group director of Estera Trust, was hailed as one of the island’s finest advocates.
Cross-border protocols for commercial courts edge closer
An international forum of senior judges held in London this month paved the way for more cross-border cooperation between commercial courts. The purpose of the forum, organized by the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, Lord John Thomas, who recently visited Cayman as guest speaker at the Cayman Islands Judiciary’s eighth annual Distinguished Guest Lecture Series, was to develop protocols for cross-border collaboration and cooperation.
Business in brief: Appleby’s hosts charity day
Several local charities are able to offer continued services in animal care, child and family welfare and education in the Cayman community as a result of Appleby’s Cayman charity day event.
Cayman tops offshore deal-making in 2016
The Cayman Islands was the main offshore jurisdiction for mergers and acquisitions in 2016, with about a third of all offshore transactions involving Cayman-based companies. Offshore law firm Appleby noted in its latest Offshore-i report that last year Cayman-incorporated companies were the target of 920 transactions worth a combined US$84 billion, representing 36 percent of total offshore deal value.
Business in brief: Maples donates $50K to YMCA
The Maples group is sponsoring YMCA Cayman Islands with a donation of CI$50,000 from the Maples Foundation.
Appleby partner receives award
Appleby Partner Simon Raftopoulos has received the Lee A. Freeman award for volunteering his legal services to the local community, as part of the Family Resource Centre’s Legal Befrienders program.
Business in brief
SteppingStones opens U.K. office, Sackville wins Caribbean Trust Company of the Year, BDO reminds U.S. taxpayers of deadline, Mentoring Cayman Class attends educational workshop, Appleby acts as offshore counsel in Chinese convertible bond transaction
Business in brief: Mourant Ozannes sponsors anti-drink driving campaign
Law firm, Mourant Ozannes, the National Drug Council, the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service, ecaytrade.com and Radio Cayman have helped launch an anti-drink driving campaign this holiday season with the message “Don’t Drink and Drive – designate a driver.”
Appleby acts in Hong Kong Stock Exchange listings
Offshore law firm Appleby acted as Cayman counsel to four listings on both the Main Board and Growth Enterprise Market of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange last month. Appleby acted for PFC Device Inc., Goal Forward Holdings Limited and Tai Kam Holdings Limited in their GEM Board listings.
Appleby appoints global communications manager
Lynne Capie joins offshore law firm Appleby as global communications manager based in Appleby’s Jersey office.
Business in brief: DCI processes police clearances for business licenses
CUC declares dividend; New Walkers attorney admitted to Bar; Appleby shortlisted for 2017 IFC Caribbean Award and more.
Business in brief: Danesmead Partners expands team
The ins and outs of the local business community.
Court: Work permit change was legal
An Immigration Department decision to grant new work permits to two Cayman Islands attorneys who quit their jobs last year was legal, a Cayman Islands Grand Court judge has ruled.
Business in brief: Workshop held on culture/heritage policy
Members of the committee that is leading work to create the Cayman Islands’ first National Cultural and Heritage Policy and Plan.
Business in Brief: CUC appoints new vice president
Early liquor licensing renewals encouraged; Harneys admits Caymanian lawyer to Bar; Maples and CIASA continue partnership for swimmers; Appleby awards 2016 student scholarships
Business in Brief: Small business workshop on fraud risk and prevention
Harneys hires litigation partner in Hong Kong; RE/MAX to sponsor Flowers Sea Swim for five years; Appleby adds investment funds partner and more.
Business in brief: Professional accountants’ group has new brand
The Cayman Islands Institute of Professional Accountants celebrated the official launch of CIIPA last week with more than 70 members, government representatives and members of the financial services industry.
Business in Brief: SME workshop set for May 12
Forbes Hare expands Cayman litigation practice; Appleby counsel speaks at key insurance events; Hurley’s Media raises nearly $20,000 for Cancer Society.
Business in brief: Appleby partner receives Lee Freeman Award
Appleby Partner Benjamin Woolf has received the Lee A. Freeman award for volunteering his legal services to the local community, as part of the Family Resource Centre’s Legal Befrienders program. Appleby also donated a new laptop to the center to help with the program.
Business in brief: Travers Thorp Alberga hires new partners, associates
Following the merger with British Virgin Islands law firm, Orion Law, Cayman Islands and BVI-based law firm Travers Thorp Alberga, has appointed three new partners and three new associates.
John Gray students hone interview skills
Focusing on exuding professionalism, aptitude and motivation, Year 11 students at John Gray High School recently took part in mock interviews as part of the school’s Career Activities Week. The event was designed to inform students about the prospects available to them in the workforce and what it takes to be competitive in a global marketplace.
Business in brief: Appleby announces management changes
Offshore law firm, Appleby, has announced a series of changes to its management team following the completion of the management buyout of its fiduciary business in December.
Kiteboarders raise thousands for Cancer Society
A small team of ambitious and charitable kiteboarders who plan to ride the wind from Little Cayman to Grand Cayman as part of the first Maples Kiting for Cancer event have raised $100,000 for the Cayman Islands Cancer Society.
Offshore IPOs on a five-year high
More than 200 offshore companies, the majority registered in the Cayman Islands, completed their initial public offerings in 2015.
The number of IPOs involving companies...
Management buyout of Appleby Fiduciary Business completed
Appleby Fiduciary Business confirmed the completion of the management buyout from Appleby Group by private equity firm Bridgepoint on Dec. 31, 2015.
Cayman business in brief
Only 58 percent of hedge funds deliver positive returns; Tortuga obtains license to export rum to the US; Appleby advised Fosun on acquisition of Ironshore Insurance; Charities featured on Butterfield roundabout
Offshore private equity deals set to reach five-year high
Private equity deals accounted for more than a quarter of the total value of offshore mergers and acquisitions in the third quarter of 2015 and are set to reach the highest total dollar value in five years, according to a report by Appleby.
Crime prevention program up against funding crisis
There’s an audible intake of breath as officer Anthony Stewart pulls out the black replica pistol. If he did not have the class’s attention before, he does now.
