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Appleby

Corporate & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Bermuda

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We have one of the largest corporate practices in Bermuda with a highly sought after team by clients and referrers in Bermuda, and around the world. We advise a wide variety of local and international organisations, including a large number of FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 companies, on every aspect of corporate and commercial law. We specialise in particular on insurance and reinsurance, mergers and acquisitions, banking and asset finance, regulatory and compliance, technology and innovation, funds and investment services, transport and logistics, energy and natural resources, and intellectual property.

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Corporate & Finance - Bermuda

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Appleby has sophisticated corporate and finance groups in Bermuda which are noted for their representation of a diverse range of clients across the tourism, banking, insurance and aviation sectors. Its lawyers cover the full range of transactional mandates, with experience advising on high value M&A as well as equity and debt offerings. Further specific areas of expertise include investment funds and asset finance.

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Work Highlights

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  • Appleby assisted Vista Credit Partners, and other lenders, with the USD523 million debt restructuring and recapitalisation of Afiniti, a Bermuda-based AI company.

Strengths

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  • The Appleby team has strong knowledge of the applicable local laws and requirements in Bermuda.

    Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal

  • The team at Appleby consistently delivers high quality work and helpful legal advice on a variety of Bermuda legal matters. It is an exceptional team with exceptional client service.

    Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal

  • Appleby is technically solid, commercially-0minded and above all, responsive.

    Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal

  • Appleby's service is distinguished by two primary characteristics. Firstly, its promptness and responsiveness and, secondly, its emphasis on practical, commercial advice.

    Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal

  • Appleby has a highly developed and refined understanding of the material issues; it is acutely aware that Bermuda regulatory overlay should focus on the most material issues, and advises accordingly.

    Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Clive Langley
    Clive Langley

    Clive Langley

    Clive Langley is a well-established Bermuda lawyer who is adept at handling a variety of transactional matters. This includes numerous high value M&A deals as well as financings.

    • Clive is very responsive and quickly assembles a team to work on the transaction.

      Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal

    • He explains matters clearly and succinctly. He is also very responsive and on-hand when needed.

      Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Clive Langley at Appleby provides very user-friendly, practical advice and is great at assisting a client in an unfamiliar landscape.

      Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Clive Langley provides exceptional client service and has strong commercial awareness. He is able to consider complex commercial issues and deliver pragmatic, efficient advice.

      Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Clive is top-notch when it comes to customer service.

      Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal
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  • Jerome Wilson
    Jerome Wilson

    Jerome Wilson

    Jerome Wilson has a wide-ranging practice that encompasses M&A and finance transactions. He has notable experience advising clients from the technology and financial services sectors.

    • Jerome Wilson at Appleby is a strong lawyer who is sharp and good to work with.

      Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal

    • He has good knowledge of the company and our industry as a whole.

      Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal
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  • Matthew Ebbs-Brewer
    Matthew Ebbs-Brewer

    Matthew Ebbs-Brewer

    Matthew Ebbs-Brewer acts for a variety of major international clients. His practice is also noteworthy for its increasing emphasis on investment funds; in this field he has overseen several significant fund launches and fund financing mandates.

    • Matt is an expert in his field and he provides great client service.

      Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Matthew Ebbs-Brewer is an expert on investment funds; he's a highly attentive and accurate lawyer.

      Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal
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  • Arielle DeSilva
    Arielle DeSilva

    Arielle DeSilva

    Arielle DeSilva is a senior associate with a growing reputation within the legal community. She continues to gain impressive experience supporting clients on a variety of high-end M&A matters.

    • Arielle DeSilva is an excellent lawyer. She is highly responsive and extremely efficient in explaining and clarifying the regulatory aspects.

      Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal
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