Appleby announced on 15 June 2008 that it was to merge with Isle of Man based Dickinson Cruickshank & Co., enabling it to become the largest offshore law firm in the world with 73 partners and 200 lawyers.
Pada 15 Juni 2008, Appleby mengumumkan merger dengan Dickinson Cruickshank & Co asal Pulau Man dan menjadi badan hukum lepas pantai terbesar di dunia dengan 73 rekanan dan 200 pengacara.