Under the leadership of Brad Adderley, the Appleby team, described as ‘extremely responsive and efficient’, serves major banks and financial institutions, addressing a broad spectrum of banking, asset, and project-related matters, both domestically and internationally. Clive Langley is a well-regarded corporate and international finance lawyer, while Tammy Richardson-Augustus complements the team’s expertise by specialising in cross-jurisdictional transactions within the energy and natural resources sector. Working alongside her is David Clark, who is dual-qualified in Bermuda and BVI and has extensive knowledge of project finance, capital markets and finance structures. Other notable experts include Jerome Wilson, a specialist in digital asset advisory and complex ship financing work, and counsel Andrew Kuzma, who provides assistance with capital markets, public offering, private placement, and corporate finance mandates.

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Testimonials

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‘Keen, responsive, know my business and structure well.’
‘Clive Langley - outstanding lawyer, have worked with him for years and his knowledge of our business and dedication are first class.’
‘The Appleby Bermuda banking and finance team are extremely responsive and efficient. We find the team focus on the commercially important aspects for us, without undue detail.’
‘We have found David Clark to be very responsive and approachable, with the ability to give immediate advice that is relevant to our organisation.’
'The dedicated team delivers clear, concise, and practical advice, grounded in a pragmatic and common-sense approach.'
'We primarily work with Jerome Wilson. Jerome is user friendly, and readily available to attend calls and address urgent issues.'
'The team individuals are highly competent and responsive.'

Key clients

Brookfield
HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.
Cool Company Ltd.

Work highlights

Advised Brookfield in relation to the circa $8bn sale of Westinghouse Electric Company by Brookfield Business Partners.
Acted for HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC on the Government of Bermuda's recent redemption of 2024 Notes.
Advised Cool Company Ltd. on the Bermuda law aspects related to the listing of its common shares on the New York Stock Exchange.