Sam Riihiluoma has been appointed to the position of counsel in the Bermuda office of international law firm Appleby.

Mr Riihiluoma works in the dispute resolution department of the firm.

Appleby has also promoted two lawyers to partner, and appointed four others to the position of counsel, across offices in the Cayman Islands, Isle of Man, Jersey and Mauritius.

Malcolm Moller, Appleby group managing partner, said: “I would like to congratulate each and every one of our lawyers on their promotions and for reaching this important milestone in their career.

“It is a testament to their commitment to being trusted advisers to our clients and reflects the contribution each of them has made to our firm. Together, they underline the quality, diversity and depth of talent that supports the delivery of our strategy and inclusive culture.”

He added “These promotions are critical to helping our clients navigate the ongoing complexities of the legal and business landscape and I look forward to working with each of them as we continue to build our firm for the future.”