Appleby’s Isle of Man office has announced promotions for two of its lawyers.

Kyle Sutherland has been appointed Partner with the global law firm while Tim Swift has been promoted to Counsel.

Kyle joined the Appleby Isle of Man Corporate group in August 2010. He is qualified to advise on both the laws of the BVI and Isle of Man, and specialises in a broad range of corporate and commercial disciplines in those jurisdictions, ranging from joint venture work, restructurings, mergers and acquisitions, asset finance transactions, private placement and listing work.

Tim is a member of the Dispute Resolution group in the Isle of Man. He is a former English Deputy District Judge, an English Solicitor, a Manx Advocate and Commissioner for Oaths with 31 years’ experience in all forms of Civil and Commercial Litigation, having acted for private, commercial, insurance and union clients. Although experienced in a broad range of Civil Disputes, he specialises in Personal Injury, Professional Negligence and Professional Conduct cases. He also acts in various Trust and Probate claims and Commercial disputes.

Tim, who joined Appleby in April 2010, regularly appears on behalf of clients in the Manx Courts and Tribunals, and frequently represents clients in Mediations.

Faye Moffett, Partner and Corporate Practice Group Head, said: ‘I am delighted for Kyle, who has taken the lead in some high profile cases for Appleby over the past 12 months. Counsel and Partner appointments at Appleby are considered on a global basis and involve a rigorous selection process involving board approval, which makes Kyle’s promotion an outstanding accomplishment.’

Chris Cope, Partner and Dispute Resolution Practice Group Head at Appleby, said: ‘I am delighted for Tim, who has had a distinguished career in the UK and Isle of Man and thoroughly deserves this promotion. The appointment recognises Tim’s significant talent and hard work, and I would like to offer my personal congratulations.’

Kyle and Tim were among seven Appleby lawyers across the global network to be promoted.

Appleby Group Chairman Frances Woo added: ‘We are proud to be able to promote a group of individuals who are some of the best lawyers in the offshore market. Their ability to provide first-rate responsive services and counsel to our clients across time-zones means that Appleby continues to thrive and strengthen its capabilities.’

The appointments are effective from 1 April.


Photo- left to right - Tim Swift and Kyle Sutherland.