Appleby has announced the hire of an additional experienced Bermudian lawyer to the Bermuda private client and trusts team.Sophie Tod joins the Bermuda-based law firm as a senior associate. Ms Tod has approximately 10 years of experience and has worked for law firms in Geneva, the UK and Bermuda.She was also formerly legal counsel for the Bermuda Monetary Authority, advising on the regulation of the trust, insurance and investment industries and assisted in the drafting of associated Bermuda legislation. Ms Tod is a member of STEP and has served on the executive committee in Bermuda.She specialises in providing non-contentious trust services to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, private banks, charities and trust companies. Ms Tod advises on a wide range of wealth planning structures including trusts, private trust companies, corporate trustees, insurance entities, unit trusts and pension schemes.Carlos de Serpa Pimentel, Appleby practice group head private client and trusts, said: “The recruitment of Sophie adds significant strength to Appleby’s highly regarded Bermuda private client and trusts team already consisting of a partner, a senior associate and two associates, further enhancing the strength and depth of the service we offer clients, particularly in Bermuda.“The timing is excellent as the STEP Caribbean Conference, of which, Appleby is a sponsor is taking place in Bermuda later this month. ”Shaun Morris, Bermuda office managing partner, said: “The private client and trusts group is an important element of Appleby’s full service offering and the recruitment of Sophie, a talented Bermudian lawyer, adds to the strength of the Bermuda team.”