Seven lawyers from across Appleby’s global network have been recognised in the Chambers Global High Net Worth Guide 2018.

Carlos de Serpa Pimentel, a partner and head of Appleby’s Private Client and Trusts team who is based in the Cayman Islands, gets Band 1 status.

Vanessa Schrum, partner and group head for the private client and trusts practice in Bermuda, is also mentioned in the guide.

Ashley Fife, another Bermudian-based attorney, is listed as “a rising star”.

Jersey partners David Dorgan and Fraser Robertson, Guernsey partner Alison MacKrill and Isle of Man-based counsel David Pytches are also mentioned in the guide.

Mr de Serpa Pimentel was described as “an outstanding trusts and estates lawyer, draftsman and litigator”. He said: “We are delighted to be recognised once again across our multi-jurisdictional private client and trusts practice. We believe this demonstrates our commitment to delivering the best possible outcome for our clients, in addition to the dynamic and comprehensive knowledge we share as a global team.”