Offshore: Cayman Islands Law
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 1
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Maples Group is an acknowledged leader in 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. Maples Group 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 Acted as BVI and Jersey counsel to Ocean Outdoor in its USD580 million takeover by Atairos, a New York-based independent strategic investment company.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Maples are proactive and provide practical commercial advice when it comes to Cayman law matters. I have been pleased with every individual I have come across to date."
"We feel like advice is given with a view to practical workable solutions and the team has a broad range and depth of expertise – both in terms of jurisdictions and practice areas."
"Maples is our go-to firm for all BVI matters. The team often provide innovative solutions to complex problems."
"Maples are proactive and provide practical commercial advice when it comes to Cayman law matters. I have been pleased with every individual I have come across to date."
"We feel like advice is given with a view to practical workable solutions and the team has a broad range and depth of expertise – both in terms of jurisdictions and practice areas."
"Maples is our go-to firm for all BVI matters. The team often provide innovative solutions to complex problems."
Notable Practitioners
Heidi de Vries is Maples' London managing partner. She 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 head of Maples Group's Funds & Investment Management team in London. She 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 a go-to in the funds industry. She always picks up the phone and responds quickly. She stands out among the lawyers I use."
"Harjit always delivers excellence."
"No matter the complexity or urgency, Harjit remains calm and provides prompt, thoughtful, practical, on-point advice, with the benefit of her many years of experience."
"We wouldn't use anyone else for our Cayman work. She has done a fantastic job taking over as head."
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.
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 on SPAC-related transactions.
"Jack Marriott is an experienced hand, a calm presence, and a welcome sounding board when things get tricky. He understands the industry and can speak to Cayman issues well."
"Jack is great - he's a pleasure to work with. He's very knowledgeable, commercial and great with clients."
Ranked Lawyers at
Maples Group
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