Department profile
Appleby

FinTech Legal

FinTech Guide 2026 : Isle of Man


Appleby

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FinTech Legal - Isle of Man

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Appleby works with FinTech clients through its multidisciplinary global technology and innovation group. On the Isle of Man, it handles a significant caseload of cross-border payments law and regulatory work for the Island's e-gaming sector. The firm also handles work for crypto exchanges, digital banks and other online payments platforms.

Strengths

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  • Their in-depth knowledge of IP and gaming law in the Isle of Man, coupled with a clear understanding of the broader financial services landscape, which is currently evolving, sets them apart.

    FinTech Legal respondentFinTech
  • Appleby are my go-to firm on the Isle of Man for regulatory matters. I refer clients to them, because they are very good and professional.

    FinTech Legal respondentFinTech

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Claire Milne
    Band 1Claire Milne

    Claire Milne

    Claire Milne is a corporate lawyer and a leading expert on regulatory matters for the Manx e-gaming sector. Milne also advises clients including telecoms companies on outsourcing projects and is an expert in Isle of Man IP and data protection laws.
    • What distinguishes Claire Milne most is the high level of sophistication she brings to every matter. Her legal advice is always technically precise.

      FinTech Legal respondentFinTech
    • Claire Milne is very good. She is very tapped into the market, she's very commercial but also very thorough.

      FinTech Legal respondentFinTech
  • Associates to watchKatherine Garrood
    Associates to watchKatherine Garrood

    Katherine Garrood

    Katherine Garrood is counsel in Appleby's corporate department and handles Isle of Man funds matters, including transactional work and regulation. She is highlighted as an expert in Isle of Man FinTech regulatory work.

    • Katherine Garrod is reliable, responsive and approachable, always ensuring that client queries are addressed promptly and thoroughly.

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