Maples Group > Dubai, United Arab Emirates > Firm Profile
Maples Group Offices
THE EXCHANGE BUILDING, 5TH FLOOR, DUBAI INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRE
SHEIKH ZAYED ROAD, PO BOX 119980
DUBAI
United Arab Emirates
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United Arab Emirates > Offshore Tier 1
With ‘a wealth of experience in the private funds space’, Maples Group is a key contact for an assortment of private clients on British Virgin Island and Cayman Island law. Praised as ‘accessible, knowledgeable, and pragmatic’ Manuela Belmontes and Gurminder Sanghera often handle finance transactions for aircraft carriers and have strength in capital markets and finance matters. Philip Ireland is well-versed in collective investment schemes, notably private equity funds and Oliver Simpson is well regarded for his capabilities in corporate transactions pertaining to major hotels and resorts.Practice head(s):
Manuela Belmontes; Philip Ireland
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The Maples team has a wealth of experience in the private funds space. The team offers timely and commercial advice, and is very responsive. A pleasure to work with.’
‘Manuela Belmontes is accessible, knowledgeable, and pragmatic.’
‘Philip Ireland offers comprehensive advice.’
Key clients
Aljazira Capital
Dubai Islamic Bank
Emirates REIT (CEIC) PLC
Lakemore Partners
Mubadala Capital
Nana Direct
NBK Capital
Playco Holdings / Starzplay
Riyad Bank
Tamara
Foreign-based expertise > Leading firms
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Manuela Belmontes | Manuela is a partner of Maples and Calder’s Corporate and Finance teams… | View Profile | |
Philip Ireland | Philip is joint managing partner of Maples and Calder, in the Maples… | View Profile | |
Gurminder Sanghera | Gurminder is of counsel in Maples and Calder’s Corporate and Finance teams… | View Profile | |
Oliver Simpson | Oliver is of counsel in Maples and Calder’s Corporate and Funds &… | View Profile |
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