Appleby hires trust law specialist
David Pytches, a leading trust law specialist, has been appointed as Counsel at Appleby’s Isle of Man office.
Pytches joins Appleby from Standard Bank in Jersey. He trained at Stevens & Bolton, joining the firm’s tax and trusts practice in 1999, and moved to the trusts group of Walkers in 2005. He has spent much of his 16 year professional career in the Cayman Islands and was responsible for the Cayman trust team at Conyers Dill & Pearman.
Pytches is also a Member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). He has a wealth of experience in complex trust structures, reserved powers trusts, PTCs, the powers and obligations of trustees, the rights of beneficiaries and the functions of protectors and enforcers.
Carlos de Serpa Pimentel, Global Head of Appleby’s Private Client and Trusts practice, said: “We are delighted to welcome David to the team. He brings a wealth of experience in advising both institutional and private clients on a wide range of international trust business, experience which will complement the expertise of our global Private Client and Trust team and further strengthen our service to new and existing clients.”
Pytches said: “Joining a prestigious firm such as Appleby, with its presence in leading international financial centres worldwide, is an exciting opportunity. I’m looking forward to working alongside the trust teams across Appleby’s global network, sharing my knowledge with clients and colleagues, and helping to grow the firm’s trust law practice in the Isle of Man.”
