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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.

Hall of Fame

Philip Ireland - Maples Group

Manuela Belmontes - Maples Group

Rising stars

Gurminder Sanghera - Maples Group

Oliver Simpson - Maples Group

Practice head(s):

Manuela Belmontes; Philip Ireland

Other key lawyers:

Gurminder Sanghera; Oliver Simpson

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

Leading Individuals

Matthew Gilbert - Maples Group

Ann Ng - Maples Group

Manuela Belmontes - Maples Group

Philip Ireland - Maples Group

Heidi de Vries – Maples Group

Lawyer Profiles

Photo	Name	Position	Profile
	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

Legal Briefings

• Investment limited partnerships in Ireland: the new way forward

  The Investment Limited Partnership (Amendment) Act, 2020 (the 2020 Act) brought about much-welcomed updates to the Irish investment limited partnership (ILP) regime, ensuring that the ILP is a modern and efficient partnership vehicle.

Comparative Guides

• Ireland: Real Estate

  Published: December 2023

  Authors: Diarmuid MaweCraig KennyKatelin Toomey

  This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Real Estate laws and regulations applicable in Ireland.

• Cayman Islands: Project Finance

  Published: January 2024

  Authors: Finn O'HegartyLouise CowleySophia Scott

  This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Project Finance laws and regulations applicable in Cayman Islands.

• Cayman Islands: Private Equity

  Published: January 2024

  Authors: Sheryl DeanPatrick RosenfeldFinn O'Hegarty

  This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Private Equity laws and regulations applicable in Cayman Islands.

Top Tier Firm Rankings

• Offshore

Firm Rankings

• Foreign-based expertise > Leading firms