Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds
Global Guide 2024 : British Virgin Islands
Band 1
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+1 284 852 3000Chambers Review
The Maples Group has long been recognised as one of the leading offshore law firms in the Caribbean, with market-leading teams in both the Cayman Islands and the BVI. Its BVI expertise encompasses the full range of M&A and financing transactions, in addition to assisting with investment fund launches and regulatory matters. The firm also has a particularly noteworthy understanding of corporate and debt restructurings.
Work Highlights
- Maples advised Malaysian-headquartered Angkasa-X on its USD24 million IPO on the US market.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Maples are sophisticated and very responsive."
"They are a top-class international firm."
"Maples are thorough and knowledgeable."
"They are on top of the details as soon as their assistance is requested."
"Maples are skilled at a variety of sophisticated corporate transactions."
"Maples are sophisticated and very responsive."
"They are a top-class international firm."
"Maples are thorough and knowledgeable."
"They are on top of the details as soon as their assistance is requested."
"Maples are skilled at a variety of sophisticated corporate transactions."
Notable Practitioners
Chris Newton serves an impressive roster of clients as part of a wide-ranging corporate and finance practice. His work also includes advising on corporate restructurings and acquisitions.
"Chris is very responsive and knowledgeable. I would recommend him to others needing sophisticated work in the BVI."
"Chris is a very practical and commercial lawyer who gets the complexities of the transactions. I'm happy working with him. He's communicative and constructive."
Ruairi Bourke advises on clients from the financial sector on high-value loan facilities, M&A transactions and debt capital markets issuances.
"Ruairi is a great lawyer and a tremendous resource on BVI corporate matters. He will be my first call for future deals."
"Ruairi is extremely helpful and practical, and gives concise, commercial and accurate advice. He is always responsive and ensures it is carried out in the timescales we agree upon."
"Ruairi is very thorough, knowledgeable and responsive."