Appleby is delighted to welcome new pupils Guy Cabral, Tiffany Cooper and Juron Tucker to its long-standing legal trainee programme in Bermuda. All are former interns with the firm.
The two-year programme which provides pupils with training across the firm's Corporate, Dispute Resolution and Insurance departments involves three 4-month seats in the first year and one 12-month seat in the second year. Pupils are assigned a senior attorney as a mentor as they rotate seats. After completing three seats in the first year, trainees are called to the Bermuda Bar.
"We are delighted to welcome Guy, Tiffany and Juron back to Appleby as part of our trainee programme. The programme has long provided a strong foundation for aspiring lawyers in Bermuda, supported by the dedication of our mentors. With their guidance, we are confident Guy, Tiffany and Juron will be well-prepared for successful legal careers," said Brad Adderley, Appleby's Managing Partner in Bermuda.
Guy Cabral: Guy, who interned with the firm in 2016 and 2017, holds an LLM in International Commercial Law from University College London, an MSc in Taxation in which he placed top of his cohort and a BA Jurisprudence, both from the University of Oxford. He completed the Bar Course at The Inns of Court College of Advocacy, and was admitted to the Bar of England and Wales in 2025. Guy joins the firm from the Law Commission of England and Wales where he worked as a Research Assistant.
"What drew me to Appleby is its reputation for being at the forefront of the international legal and business community. Right now, the global business world seems to be a river in flux, driven by revolutions in technology and practice. I am excited to learn from the Group's ability not just to react to change but to help shape that change for its clients. I know that undertaking my pupillage at Appleby, thanks to the dedicated mentors and skilled colleagues here, will help me reach the greatest extent of my potential."
Tiffany Cooper: Tiffany received the Appleby Legal Education Bursary in 2020, 2023 and 2024 and also interned with the firm in 2023 and 2024. She is completing an LLM and the Bar Training Course at Cardiff University, already holding an LLB from there. She also holds an Associate of Arts from Bermuda College. Before pursuing her legal career, Tiffany worked as a Certified Rehab Clinical Aide with the Bermuda Hospitals Board.
"Throughout my academic endeavors Appleby has been immensely supportive while also providing internships that have helped to form an essential part of my legal background. My decision to undertake my legal training with Appleby is based on the phenomenal experiences I have had with the firm thus far. I appreciate this opportunity to further develop the legal skills I have acquired, as I am certain they will become as exceptional as those I am having the privilege of being mentored by and working with."
Juron Tucker: Juron, who interned with the firm this summer, is completing an LLM and the Solicitors Qualifying Exam at BPP University. He holds both a Postgraduate Degree in Molecular Medicine & Cancer Research from Brunel University of London and a Bachelor of Science in Biology (Cum Laude) from Drexel University. Before pursuing law, Juron worked for the Ministry of Health as a Health Disaster Coordinator and as a Supervisor & Assistant Project Manager in the Pandemic Response Unit.
"The opportunity to intern at a prestigious firm like Appleby was remarkable and provided great hands-on experience in my transition to law. The firm has underscored the value of transferable skills of individuals joining from diverse fields of expertise. I am grateful to be chosen to stay on as a trainee and look forward to continuing to learn from such an esteemed group of professionals."