Isle of Man

Originally established in 1898, Appleby is an offshore law firm with more than 200 lawyers across offices in Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Isle of Man, Jersey, Guernsey, Mauritius and Seychelles. The firm’s Isle of Man office is a corporate law firm with over 10 partners which advises clients across multiple jurisdictions.  

Focusses / specialisms  

The firm has a focus on financial and corporate work, particularly in banking. The firm advises on multinational transactions and is active providing advisory work for clients across the Isle of Man. 

Key clients  

Key clients of the firm include Starwood Capital Group, Quilter, Erso Capital, BGF, Playtech, BNP Paribas, Royal Bank of Scotland and Blackstone. 

Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)  

M&A 

“Responsive, clear in their advice, collegiate in their approach to the work and great on calls with client. Ran rings around their opposite number on the transaction.” 

Cains is a full-service law firm operating in the Isle of Man and provides clients with a focused insight of offshore law.   

Focusses / specialisms  

The firm has a strong banking and finance practice and acts regularly for banks, lenders and private equity sponsors. The firm handles aspects of financial services regulation and works on restructuring and enforcement matters. 

Key clients  

Key clients of the firm include Barclays Bank, Citibank, HSBC, Goldman Sachs, Clearbell, Investec Bank, EY, KPMG and Flutter Entertainment.  

MannBenham Advocates is based in the Isle of Man and was established in 1997. The firm has expanded and developed a full-service commercial, corporate and finance practice, numbering some 30 people, and serves clients in the UK, Europe, Asia and the US. 

Focusses / specialisms  

The firm has a focus on financial and corporate matters. Project development work is another area in which the firm is active. A strength of the firm lies in the gaming sector, where the firm has more than 20 years’ experience. 

Key clients  

Key clients of the firm include Ableton Prestige Global, Acclaim, AceKing IOM, Anglo Manx Trust, Babylon Gaming, Celton Manx, EY and Royal Bank of Scotland International. 

Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)  

Financial services regulatory 

“Approachable and easy access to senior staff.”