Bloomberg Law
Oct. 25, 2017, 11:36 PM UTC

Bermuda Law Firm Says It Suffered ‘Data Security Incident’

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By Tom Wilson, Bloomberg News

Bermuda-based law firm Appleby said that it suffered a ‘data security incident’ last year and that reporters had recently made inquiries based on documents that included allegations of wrongdoing regarding the business of the firm and some of its clients.

“Appleby has thoroughly and vigorously investigated the allegations and we are satisfied that there is no evidence of any wrongdoing,” the firm said in a statement posted on its website. “We are an offshore law firm who advises clients on legitimate and lawful ways to conduct their business. We do not tolerate illegal behaviour.”

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