Offshore: Bermudian, British Virgin Islands & Cayman Islands Law
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Maples Group is an acknowledged leader for Cayman Islands work, with noted expertise in acting for investment funds on capital markets and structured finance transactions. The firm is also noted for its impressive BVI law practice, with experience in a variety of finance and corporate matters. It frequently acts for trustees and private clients on a wide range of estate planning and charity issues. It also has a growing presence in commercial and trusts litigation.
Work Highlights
- Maples Group advised Mountain Partners on a combination agreement with Co I Acquisition.
Strengths
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"Maples Group have an absolutely exceptional practice."
"The team are very responsive and offer creative advice. I cannot think of another firm with so much strength in depth."
"Maples have always provided excellent advice and always have an understanding of the latest market positions on complex matters."
"They are able to provide really strong and good technical advice on Cayman law when needed."
"They are very commercially minded and understand the complex nature of sophisticated transactions."
"Maples Group have an absolutely exceptional practice."
"The team are very responsive and offer creative advice. I cannot think of another firm with so much strength in depth."
"Maples have always provided excellent advice and always have an understanding of the latest market positions on complex matters."
"They are able to provide really strong and good technical advice on Cayman law when needed."
"They are very commercially minded and understand the complex nature of sophisticated transactions."
Notable Practitioners
Heidi de Vries possesses impressive experience in advising alternative asset managers on the full life cycle of a fund, with expertise in everything from formations to wind-downs.
Harjit Kaur is an accomplished funds lawyer who is able to advise asset manager clients on the formation and structuring of a comprehensive range of Cayman funds. Private funds are her forte, and she is regularly called upon for advice on hedge funds and private equity funds.
"Harjit is direct and constructive."
"Harjit is obviously very active in the asset management space."
Jack Marriott is head of the Maples corporate group in London. As well as his work on high-value M&A, he also regularly assists clients with SPAC-related transactions.
"Jack and his team are very knowledgeable on all Cayman law matters. They are very commercially minded and understand the complex nature of sophisticated transactions."
Matthew Gilbert has built a well-regarded BVI-focused practice advising companies on corporate and capital markets matters. As well as his continued work on M&A transactions, he also assists clients with real estate acquisitions and IPOs.
"Matthew is very adept at thinking through issues and finding solutions. He is a very knowledgeable lawyer."
"Matthew is an excellent technical lawyer who always provides sound, commercial advice."
"Matt is very responsive."
Joanna Russell advises clients on BVI matters including restructuring and financing.
"Joanna is a helpful and responsive lawyer with good understanding of client needs and commercial objectives."
Jonathan Caulton is sought out by clients for his expertise in Cayman Islands law. He is noted for areas including private equity, investment funds and financing.
"Jonathan is a truly outstanding lawyer. He is very responsive and thoughtful."
"John is really helpful on the finance side because he understands the complex structuring. He's able to find not just the right skill set but the right person for the client and how they behave."
"Jonathan is always available. He is very professional and enables high-volume deals to be done in a very sophisticated way."
Ranked Lawyers at
Maples Group
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