Appleby is delighted to announce that its Crown Dependencies teams have once again been recognised in the Chambers UK Guide 2026 with 24 of the Group's lawyers ranked across Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man reflecting the firm's commitment to excellence in both advisory and contentious work.
This year's edition of Chambers UK features strong feedback for Appleby. The Isle of Man's Band 1 Corporate team was noted as "knowledgeable, experienced, solutions-based and working collegially to deliver the best outcomes." Its Band 1 Dispute Resolution practice was praised for "a deep understanding of the industry and the regulatory environment, with the ability to draw on expertise and experience across the firm." The Band 1 Employment team was highlighted as "working with extreme care, diligence and professionalism."
In Guernsey, the Corporate team was described as "offering commercial advice with a strong bench and an unmatched network of offshore offices, providing excellent market knowledge from a well-connected and experienced senior team." The Employment practice received praise for "a client-centric approach that ensures support is tailored to the client's needs, delivered with a friendly style and clear communication of expert advice."
In Jersey, the Employment team was recognised for "pragmatic advice based on best practice, with thoughtful responses that demonstrate in-depth knowledge and expertise." The Dispute Resolution practice was commended for providing "technically astute advice, delivered in a client-friendly way," with further commentary noting that "Appleby Jersey lawyers adeptly navigate complex matters with remarkable success, ensuring minimal disruption to clients."
Among those individually recognised, three Appleby partners are ranked in Band 1 for their respective practice areas: Mark Holligon, Dispute Resolution (Isle of Man); Caren Pegg, Employment and now also Dispute Resolution (Isle of Man); and Richard Sheldon, Employment (Guernsey). Newly ranked lawyers include Richard Field as a Leading Individual in Dispute Resolution (Guernsey), Niall MacDonald as a Leading Individual in Dispute Resolution (Jersey) and Keira Gore as Up and Coming in Dispute Resolution (Isle of Man).
The Group's full set of individually ranked lawyers in Chambers UK 2026 is as follows:
Guernsey
Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds: Partners Jeremy Berchem, Kate Ovenden, Stuart Tyler, Tristan Ozanne, and Senior Associate Leona Maharaj
Dispute Resolution: Partners Anthony Williams and Richard Field
Employment: Partner Richard Sheldon
Trusts: Counsel Paula Fry
Isle of Man
Corporate & Finance: Partners Juan Thornley, Tom Brook, and Garry Manley
Dispute Resolution: Partners Mark Holligon, Charles Davies, Caren Pegg and Keira Gore
Employment: Partners Caren Pegg and Keira Gore
Jersey
Corporate & Finance (M&A): Partner Andrew Weaver
Dispute Resolution: Partners Fraser Robertson, Sam Williams, and Niall MacDonald, and Senior Associate Lara von Wildenrath
Employment: Partner Niall MacDonald
Investment Funds: Partners Tim Morgan and Andrew Weaver
Trusts: Consultant Giles Corbin
Property: Partner John Bisson
These results reaffirm Appleby's market-leading position across the Crown Dependencies and reflect the firm's continued commitment to delivering trusted, high-quality legal services to clients locally and internationally.