Dalia, who specialises in private client work, brings a cross-border perspective and extensive experience in international estate planning, trusts, and wealth structuring. She advises high-net-worth individuals and families on wealth succession, trust establishment and restructuring, wills, probate, and powers of attorney, and is known for her pragmatic, tailored advice and ability to navigate complex personal and multijurisdictional matters with clarity and discretion.
A dual-qualified Lawyer/Solicitor in England & Wales and Mexico, she bridges legal systems effectively, assisting international families to manage and preserve wealth across multiple jurisdictions while operating within Bermuda’s sophisticated trust framework. Before joining Appleby, Dalia practised in the United Kingdom, where she advised clients on inheritance tax planning, lifetime giving, and multi-generational wealth management.
Dalia said, “Joining Appleby is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a leading private client and trusts practice. I am delighted to work alongside such highly regarded practitioners and to support clients with their needs in Bermuda’s dynamic and sophisticated legal environment.”
Brad Adderley, Bermuda Managing Partner, commented, “We are delighted to welcome Dalia to Bermuda as part of our leading trusts team, comprised of highly skilled contentious and non-contentious practitioners. With expertise in private client work and her global perspective, Dalia’s arrival is a welcome addition to our Appleby team.”
Dalia holds a Bachelor of Laws with Honours from National Autonomous University of Mexico, and is admitted to the Mexican Bar and as a Solicitor of the Courts of England & Wales through the Qualified Lawyer Transfer Scheme route (now SQE).