Offshore: Investment Funds
UK Guide 2025 : Jersey
Band 2
Chambers Review
Maples Group advises investment managers on real estate, hedge, private equity and venture capital funds. It is frequently called upon to act on fund launches, investments and regulatory matters, among others. The firm is adept at handling matters with substantial cross-border elements, particularly in the Caribbean.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Maples team are proactive and able to think around problems and offer solutions."
"The team handles complex and sophisticated matters as a matter of course with no difficulty."
"The team are able to deal with all corporate Jersey law matters and provide excellent solutions and advice."
"The Maples team are proactive and able to think around problems and offer solutions."
"The team handles complex and sophisticated matters as a matter of course with no difficulty."
"The team are able to deal with all corporate Jersey law matters and provide excellent solutions and advice."
Notable Practitioners
Simon Hopwood is co-head of Maples' funds team in Jersey. He sustains a noteworthy practice advising clients on a range of matters across the private equity, venture capital and real estate spaces.
"Simon is an excellent lawyer. He has great client skills paired with pragmatic, solution-oriented delivery."
"Simon is a very effective adviser and transaction executor. He provides proactive and clear advice."
Timothy Morgan is co-head of Maples' funds team in Jersey. He is well respected for his private equity-focused practice where he advises clients on an array of issues including formations and investments.
"Tim is an excellent lawyer and very commercial."
"He is knowledgeable about Jersey law but also very practical."