Esmond Brown
Counsel
Appleby
More informationWith an extensive network of global offices, Appleby houses a team of seasoned practitioners who regularly advise on both contentious and non-contentious trust matters. Head of the practice Carlos de Serpa Pimentel is noted for his expertise in trust disputes and contentious estate and probate matters, while Sebastian Said focuses on trust litigation, regularly appearing before the Cayman courts. The team also fields counsel Esmond Brown, who acts on behalf of a broad range of institutional trustees, high-net-worth individuals and other office holders on the establishment and administration of trusts, while also advising BVI-based clients including trustees and beneficiaries of trusts.
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Testimonials
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‘The team at Appleby are well established, stable and respected on the island.’
‘Able, sensible lawyers, and a pleasure to work with.’
‘Carlos de Serpa Pimentel - very experienced, always remains calm and measured; a reassuring presence for clients. Esmond Brown - sensible and thoughtful.’
'Esmond Brown is knowledgeable, pragmatic and personable and a pleasure to work with. Carlos de Serpa Pimentel has many years experience advising families and trustees which becomes apparent on each and every matter.'
Key clients
- Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce Pension Trustees
- Constellation Group Restructuring
Work highlights
- Advised the Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce as trustee of the Chamber’s Pension Plan for all employee’s resident in the Cayman Islands.
- Advised Constellation Group Restructuring on the establishment of a Cayman STAR Trust, which was to hold certain interests and benefits pending satisfaction of certain conditions and obligations as part of the restructuring.
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Leading associates
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Carlos De Serpa Pimentel
Partner
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Carlos de Serpa Pimentel