Corporate & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : Jersey
Band 3
Chambers Review
Maples Group is a well-regarded firm able to offer clients specialist advice on Jersey corporate matters. Areas of work include public M&A, private equity transactions and corporate restructurings. The firm also regularly assists clients with capital markets transactions and is capable of advising clients on cross-border matters, notably those requiring expertise in Caribbean jurisdictions.
Work Highlights
- Maples Group advised KKR as Jersey counsel on its take private of ContourGlobal. The transaction was valued at GBP1.75 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Maples Jersey team provide an excellent service and are great to work with."
"The Maples group has exploded and grown tremendously in Jersey. The team provides a seamless service."
"Maples Jersey team is very quick at grasping complex matters and providing tailored commercial advice."
"Maples is excellent; the lawyers understand exactly what is needed and can work to a tight timeline."
"The Maples Jersey team provide an excellent service and are great to work with."
"The Maples group has exploded and grown tremendously in Jersey. The team provides a seamless service."
"Maples Jersey team is very quick at grasping complex matters and providing tailored commercial advice."
"Maples is excellent; the lawyers understand exactly what is needed and can work to a tight timeline."
Notable Practitioners
Paul Burton works with clients on a wide spectrum of corporate matters including private equity deals, debt and equity issuances, and public M&A.
"Paul is a great person to work with. He's responsive, commercial and knowledgeable."
"Paul has been available at short notice to discuss complex matters. He has excellent legal knowledge combined with strong commercial awareness."
"Paul is extremely knowledgeable and very steady. He's been in the market for a very long time."
"Paul is an excellent lawyer."