Tom Brook > Appleby > Douglas, Isle Of Man > Lawyer Profile

Appleby advises on the full range of banking and finance matters with a particular focus on debt finance, bond issuances and capital market transactions, while also featuring considerable expertise in regard to corporate restructuring and reorganisations. The team is led by Kyle Sutherland, a corporate specialist who handles a variety of matters, including joint ventures, restructuring and asset finance. Tom Brook has experience in both offshore and onshore banking and finance, particularly concerning real estate and acquisition finance. Recently-promoted counsel Eleanor Harding specialises in asset finance in the property aircraft and shipping sectors. Sophia Howell-Evans is experienced in corporate finance and Sophie Corkish is particularly experienced in ship finance. Practice head Faye Moffett retired in 2022.

Appleby supports a wide range of prominent international corporates and financial institutions on the sale, purchase and leasing of commercial real estate on the Isle of Man. In addition, the team is particularly adept at acting for lenders in matters concerning real estate finance. The team is led by Kyle Sutherland, who also acts as head of the corporate department and banking and asset finance team. Tom Brook has a diverse practice centred around real estate and property finance transactions, while Melissa Wong acts for some of the firm’s biggest clients in commercial property matters. Another key name is the ‘professional, polite, efficient’ Alexandra Dernie .