Appleby‘s dispute resolution team typically represents financial services clients in regulatory, contentious insolvency, financial crime and data protection matters, with further expertise in trusts. Anthony Williams heads up the practice, with a commercial disputes practice which covers investment funds, regulatory enforcement and insolvency. Richard Field is a regulatory specialist, handling anti-money laundering and data protection issues, while Richard Sheldon is responsible for contentious employment matters. Senior associate Alex Thornton de Mauroy has expertise in corporate disputes. James Gallimore joined the firm in January 2023 from Simmons & Simmons, and has a focus on employment disputes.
Testimonials
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'Ability to come up with solutions that address the client's legal needs in a complex litigation.'
'Alex Thornton de Mauroy - exceptional attention to detail.'
'High levels of service, quick turnarounds, very easy to work with.'
'Richard Field - he is excellent on data protection and cyber matters. His extensive experience is incredibly useful. He is responsive and excellent with clients.'
'Richard Field ensured he and his team clearly understood the mandate and applied his knowledge, skills and expertise to find solutions to a highly complex situation.'
'Richard Field is the go-to lawyer for all data protection matters. Very switched on to developments in the law and understands the needs of our business.'
'Richard Field is very personable and dependable and I would have no issue in recommending Appleby. He is up-to-date on what is happening in the market and has experience with the regulator, which is reassuring.'
'We work with Richard Field. He brings experience, professionalism and integrity to all the work he does. The whole team at our office enjoy working with him - he is very personable and easy to communicate with, even when matters are complex he has a way of ensuring clarity and focus.'
Key clients
- Aareal Bank AG
- CBW
- CRGF GP Ltd
- Deloitte LLP
- EPEA Fund Services
- Grant Thornton
- HSBC Group
- Northern Trust
- Oak Group
- Peters & Peters
- PraxisIFM Group
- Snapper Investments Inc
- Standard Chartered Trust
- Standard Bank Group
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Teneo Financial Advisory Limited
- Utmost Worldwide
Work highlights
- Defended EPEA Fund Services (Guernsey) against claims by the liquidators of Lavaux Capital in connection with failed fund investments.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Anthony Williams