Appleby’s broad caseload encompasses anti-money laundering matters, sanction policies, and licensing applications. Sally Penrose and John Wasty co-lead the practice, and Wasty is highly proficient in commercial litigation, restructuring, and shareholder disputes. Penrose is a strong choice for financial institutions and global corporations on licensing matters, Katie Blundy is knowledgeable of investment business law, and Jordan Knight is well-versed in trust and insolvency matters.
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‘The team know the jurisdiction inside out. They all have strong global reach and contacts, which is often important.’
‘John Wasty is a strong commercial lawyer and knows how things actually get done, because he's seen it before.’
Key clients
- Bermuda Monetary Authority
- Triton
- Mereo
- Prismic Life Reinsurance International, Ltd
- Sconset Re Ltd
Work highlights
Advised the Bermuda Monetary Authority on seeking the appointment of joint provisional liquidators (JPLs) for the purpose of regulatory remediation of Tahoe Life Insurance Company Limited.
Advised Mereo Insurance Limited on the structuring, commercial, regulatory, licensing, and corporate aspects of their new reinsurance platform focused on transforming the global property, casualty, and specialty markets.
Advised Prismic Life Reinsurance International Ltd on its reinsurance transaction with Prudential Financial, Inc, whereby Prismic will reinsure approximately $7 billion of reserves backing USD-denominated Japanese whole life insurance policies.
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Sally Penrose; John Wasty
Other key lawyers
Katie Blundy; Jordan Knight