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Appleby

Offshore: Trusts

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : Isle of Man

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Offshore: Trusts - Isle of Man

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Global offshore services provider Appleby has a significant presence on the Isle of Man. The law firm acts for high net worth clients and trust companies on the establishment and management of trusts and foundations.

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Strengths

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  • Appleby is very client-oriented and pragmatic.

    Offshore: Trusts respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Everyone I have dealt with at Appleby IOM has been very efficient, hard-working and very approachable.

    Offshore: Trusts respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Appleby are distinguished by their pragmatic approach, strong and assured grasp of trust law and practice, and their ability to remain calm and measured under pressure. They listen carefully to clients' concerns, provide clear and practical advice, and are highly accessible throughout proceedings, which inspires confidence and ensures matters are handled efficiently and thoughtfully even in challenging and adversarial situations.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Mark Holligon
    Mark Holligon

    Mark Holligon

    Mark Holligon is the managing partner of Appleby's Isle of Man office. He advises trustees and beneficiaries on contentious and non-contentious trust matters.

    • Mark Holligon is pre-eminent in the market.

      Offshore: Trusts respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Erin Trimble-Cregeen
    Erin Trimble-Cregeen

    Erin Trimble-Cregeen

    Erin Trimble-Cregeen focuses her practice on the contentious aspects of trust law and estate administration. She also has considerable expertise in restructuring matters.

    • Erin is extremely knowledgeable and consistently calm under pressure. She is clear, confident and highly articulate in her oral and written advocacy, and was a reassuring and steady presence throughout what was an exceptionally stressful and hostile litigation matter. Her composed manner and clarity of communication inspired confidence at every stage of the proceedings.

      Offshore: Trusts respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Erin's a really, really good trusts lawyer. She's superb.

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  • Melissa Wong
    Melissa Wong

    Melissa Wong

    Melissa Wong is a senior associate at Appleby in the Isle of Man. She advises on a broad range of non-contentious trust matters.

    • Melissa Wong is brilliant. Melissa handles complex and technical estates with ease and efficiency. I often reach out to Melissa for any Isle of Man query I have, and for her no query is too small to deal with.

      Offshore: Trusts respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Melissa Wong is friendly and easy to deal with.

      Offshore: Trusts respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Melissa Wong is a doer; she gets things done.

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