Appleby

Corporate

Associate

Arielle DeSilva is an Associate in the corporate department of Appleby’s Bermuda office.

Arielle joined Appleby in September 2020 as a trainee in the corporate department where she gained experience with the funds and investment services team, fund finance team and regulatory team. Arielle was called to the Bermuda Bar in November 2021.

Arielle regularly advises on a range of corporate and commercial matters, including (i) acting in connection with the establishment and development of multiple fund structures, including both standalone and master/feeder fund structures, with a particular emphasis on those investing in insurance-linked securities (ii) acting for both borrowers and lenders on multijurisdictional fund finance transactions, including advising on related matters of company law, partnership law and the grant and appropriate registration of security; (iii) acting in connection with cross-border mergers and acquisitions, including advising on all formation, regulatory, structuring and implementation matters.

Arielle completed both the Graduate Diploma in Law and Legal Practice Course at BPP University in London. Prior to completing her legal qualifications, Arielle obtained a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Drama and Theatre studies from the University of Kent.

University of Kent (Canterbury, UK) BPP University (London Waterloo, UK) BPP University (London Holborn, UK)