OFFSHORE law firm Appleby has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Simpson to the position of senior associate in the litigation and insolvency team in the Isle of Man.
Elizabeth previously worked for a commercial law firm in East Yorkshire where she practiced commercial litigation and dispute resolution.
With more than 10 years' litigation experience, Elizabeth has acted for clients in many civil and commercial disputes, from modest breach of contract claims to complex, high value multi-party disputes.
Elizabeth also has particular expertise in equine law matters, having owned and competed horses for more than 20 years.
She advises owners, buyers, sellers and those loaning horses on a wide range of issues and advises clients on issues such as the proper care of mares and stallions at stud, written and verbal terms of livery and loan agreements, liability at competitions and claims under the Animals Act 1971.
She also writes on legal topics for Horse and Hound Magazine’s Ask H&H section and also for Carriage Driving Magazine.
Elizabeth said: "I enjoy the equine side of my practice and am really looking forward to moving my horses over here, as there seems to be a very active equestrian community on the Island."
As to the differences between the UK and Isle of Man legal systems, Elizabeth explained: "In the UK the Civil Procedure Rules have been in force for more than 10 years; I feel I am coming to the Isle of Man at a very exciting time, as these rules – known as the Rules of Court – were only adopted here in September last year.
"Advocates must now familiarise themselves with a whole new way of litigating, just as we did in the UK. The law on the Isle of Man appears to be very similar in many ways to what I am used to, but there are some important differences.
"I am really looking forward to the challenge of working in a different jurisdiction and to qualifying as a Manx Advocate."
Elizabeth has re-located to the Isle of Man in order to join her husband whom she met whilst visiting the Island for the TT races in 2005 having been a keen follower of the races for many years.
