Appleby partner Vanessa Schrum has been recognised as among the leaders in her practice area in the Private Client Global Elite Directory published by Legal Week.

Ms Schrum, the global head of private client and trusts at Appleby Bermuda, has been recognised as “global elite”, one of just 294 lawyers worldwide to receive that designation. An additional 136 lawyers were deemed “ones to watch”.

Those individuals recognised are determined by a number of contributing factors including recommendations received from the global legal community, their international networks including the jurisdictions in which they are qualified and in which they undertake cross-border work, and their overall experience, effectiveness and commitment to client service, the firm said.

Launched in 2017, the directory receives thousands of entries annually.