Offshore: Employment
UK Guide 2025 : Isle of Man
Band 1
About
Provided by Appleby
- Appleby boasts the largest global offshore Employment & Immigration team, both in terms of number of lawyers and global reach.
- Appleby Isle of Man’s Employment team advises and represents leading international and local companies based in our offshore jurisdictions. We have a busy team which advises on a full range of employment issues, both contentious and non-contentious, and regularly represents clients before appropriate tribunals, courts and departments.
- Caren Pegg, Partner and Global Head of the Employment Team at Appleby, has a reputation as an experienced and trusted advocate. She is currently the President of the Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce the largest business organisation in the Isle of Man which consults closely with Government on new employment initiatives. Caren is also heavily involved in relation to advising on the Equality Act 2017, unquestionably the biggest piece of social legislation the Isle of Man has enacted for decades.
- Appleby is set apart from competitors by its ability to advise on all aspects of employment law across not only the Isle of Man, but also all three Crown Dependencies, with specialists working in each jurisdiction.
- At Appleby, our global presence allows us to provide timely and comprehensive legal advice at the time most critical to our clients. This includes providing British Virgin Islands (BVI) law advice in a European time zone such as advising on the laws, rules, regulations and practices which govern the BVI.
Chambers Review
Appleby has a standout employment group that undertakes a broad range of work including advice on immigration. It offers considerable expertise in contentious matters, and regularly represents both employees and employers in tribunals and courts. The firm's client roster includes a range of international and local corporates in addition to private individuals.
Work Highlights
- Appleby advised Tesco as Isle of Man counsel on employment law issues arising from the sale and asset purchase of numerous grocery stores.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Appleby team provides excellent guidance in a timely manner."
"It is an expert and experienced team who have an excellent grasp of the complexities that flow with employment matters."
"Their legal acumen, coupled with a tenacious work ethic, has enabled them to tirelessly protect our interests."
"The Appleby team has very strong employment experience and knowledge."
"The Appleby team provides excellent guidance in a timely manner."
"It is an expert and experienced team who have an excellent grasp of the complexities that flow with employment matters."
"Their legal acumen, coupled with a tenacious work ethic, has enabled them to tirelessly protect our interests."
"The Appleby team has very strong employment experience and knowledge."
Notable Practitioners
Caren Pegg is noted for her wide-reaching practice where she is regularly called upon by employers to advise on a full range of contentious and non-contentious matters.
"Caren is informed, insightful and reflective."
"Caren is a proven expert in her field and a go-to specialist in employment matters."
"She possesses a keen understanding of business realities and the practical implications of legal decisions."
"Caren always provides an excellent level of service, and is commercially aware and a pleasure to deal with."
"Caren is exemplary at what she does."
Keira Gore is a particularly capable adviser for both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
"Keira is very knowledgeable and experienced."
"She is a fantastic advocate."
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