07.10.09
Top Offshore Law Firm Appleby Opens New Office in the Seychelles
Global offshore law firm Appleby has opened an office in the Republic of Seychelles in the end of June. The new office provides customers with greater access to the fast-growing emerging markets in Africa, Asia and India. Appleby became the first international law firm to open in the jurisdiction.
The entity incorporated by Appleby in the Seychelles, Appleby Corporate Services (Seychelles) Limited, will specialize in offering corporate and trust administration services. Malcolm Moller, the Managing Partner of Appleby’s Mauritius office, who provided much assistance in establishing the Seychelles office, will serve as the Managing Partner in the Seychelles.
Conrad Benoiton, the Chairman of the Seychelles International Business Authority (SIBA) and Director General of Securities and Financial Markets and Central Bank of Seychelles, will become Managing Director of Appleby Corporate Services (Seychelles) Limited.
Appleby recently announced its merger with the law firm Dickinson Cruickshank located in the Isle of Man, which will create the world’s largest offshore law firm by partner numbers. The merged firm will have 10 offices in major offshore and financial jurisdictions in the world. The new Appleby office in Seychelles will focus on investment into the emerging African, Asian and Indian markets.
Malcolm Moller has commented on the opening of the new office: “This is a significant opportunity for both Appleby and the Seychelles as we will offer world-class legal, fiduciary and administration services from the Seychelles to international clients and to businesses based in the islands. We believe our presence in this fast growing jurisdiction will complement our Mauritius office and, as the first international law firm to open here, we will be well positioned to offer our clients sophisticated offshore services for investment in the African, Asian and Indian markets. In addition, our global resources and reputation will further assist the growth of international business in the Seychelles.”