Offshore: Trusts - Cayman Islands
What the Team is Known For
Appleby is well regarded for its contentious and advisory trust work, including complex trust and foundation structuring, estate planning, and philanthropic ventures.
Strengths
"The team at Appleby is very knowledgeable and gives concise advice. The team is very responsive and no delays were encountered."
"They are thoughtful and knowledgeable and have a wide breadth, with some excellent lawyers."
"Appleby is very well organised and good to deal with."
Notable Practitioners
Carlos de Serpa Pimentel has extensive experience in offshore private client matters, and handles non-contentious matters as well as disputes. He is highly regarded in both the BVI and Cayman markets. "Carlos has a fantastic profile and is a go-to for any private client and trust related disputes." "Carlos has a wonderful bedside manner with clients."
Esmond Brown advises on a range of non-contentious private client matters. He is counsel in the private client and trusts team, and is regarded as a rising star in the jurisdiction. "I always breathe a sigh of relief when I see his name in a memo, as he has a calm, sensible and measured approach."
