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Maples Group > The Legal 500 Rankings

Luxembourg > Investment funds Tier 3

Offshore law heavyweight Maples Group has a strong reputation in the alternative fund space among fund managers which are appreciative of its 'impressive cross-jurisdictional advice', often working closely with the firm's Dublin and Cayman offices in particular. The arrival of Manfred Dietrich in January 2023 from Norton Rose Fulbright was the latest in a line of several recent hires and enhances the firm's offering within the German-speaking market. 'Very impressive' of counsel Jennifer Burr is also recommended and provides 'clear and considered' advice on the structuring, establishment, operation and liquidation of Luxembourg regulated and unregulated investment fund structures within the alternatives and retail sectors. Team head Johan Terblanche has vast experience in the alternative asset management space, including in credit and private equity funds.

Luxembourg > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 5

Under the expert guidance of Arnaud Arrecgros, the ‘knowledgeable, commercial and responsive’ team at Maples Group continues to gain market share within its areas of focus and is regularly referred work to it by many leading international law firms, which are appreciative of its ‘understanding of the “big picture” of a deal’. As well as being ‘very well-versed in the fund finance space,’ Arrecgros is adept at handling structured finance matters and is increasingly active in the market handling future flow securitisation deals.

Luxembourg > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 5

Spearheaded by Marjorie Allo, Maples Group‘s partner-led team provides ‘effective and solutions-oriented advice’ to private equity firms and real estate funds, in particular, on cross border and joint venture transactions. Allo regularly advises US-based private equity heavyweight Bain Capital on the Luxembourg structuring aspects associated with its cross-border investments.

Hong Kong > Offshore law firms

A well-established presence in Asia through its Hong Kong and Singapore offices and also noted for its collaborative approach with colleagues through its global network, Maples Group provides ‘responsive, commercial and knowledgeable’ advice on Cayman Isles and BVI laws across a broad range of transactional and litigation work. Under the guidance of Matt Roberts corporate and securities work has always been a strength and despite the relatively difficult economic conditions, the firm continues to pick up a high proportion of capital markets work. As well as Roberts himself, the ‘very knowledgeable and experienced’ Derrick Kan also excels in handling issuer HKSE-listed IPOs, both in the context of conventional issuances and SPAC matters. As well as advising on new money mandates, the firm has also been at the forefront of restructuring/insolvency work within the beleaguered Chinese real estate market, with leading litigator Nick Stern picking up both debtor and creditor roles in relation to the three Cayman Islands schemes of arrangement that were implemented by PRC real estate companies in 2022. Aisling Dwyer has also been involved in the aforementioned real estate-related insolvency matters leveraging her wide-ranging litigation skills that are also regularly brought to bear on high-profile shareholder disputes. Open and closed end funds, including hedge funds, private equity and venture capital, real estate and infrastructure funds. Other recommended practitioners include John Trehey, who heads up the overarching dispute resolution and insolvency group in Asia; the ‘fantastic’ Ann Ng for investment fund work; and Josie Ainley in relation to fund formation as well as subsequent downstream transactional work.