Leading Law Firm Appleby has announced a number of high profile appointments to further strengthen its Asian offering.

Corporate Partner Judy Lee, recognised as a top transactional lawyer in the Capital Markets sector, has moved to the new prominent role of Asia Group Head. Judy has been working closely with our new corporate administration and fiduciary services business, Appleby Global Services, (AGS) since its inception early this year.

In her new role Judy will spearhead the growth in Asia of both the law firm and AGS, focussing on the Hong Kong office's core equity capital markets and IPO practice. Judy will continue to serve as Corporate Local Practice Group Head in the Hong Kong office.

Cameron Adderley, Corporate Global Practice Group Head, who has been running Appleby's Hong Kong Office alongside Judy Lee as Co-OMP, will now take sole responsibility for driving Appleby's Asia Strategy as OMP of the Hong Kong office.

It has also been announced that David Bulley, a Corporate partner in the Appleby Cayman office will be relocating to the Hong Kong office, further strengthening Appleby's commitment to the region. David's existing Asia relationships will support the development and growth of Appleby's Corporate Practice in the region.

Corporate Global Practice Group Head Cameron Adderley commented:

"These appointments further strengthen Appleby's commitment to developing our Asian business and client base. Our team continues to grow in strength and size and I am very much looking forward to working with Judy, David and all of the team to drive our Asian business strategy."

Asia Group Head Judy Lee commented:

"Appleby Global Services has been growing rapidly since its inception early this year and I am delighted to be given the opportunity to spearhead its growth in Asia. I have great confidence in the strength of our combined offering and it is an honour to be trusted by the partners to lead our co-ordinated approach in Asia".