Maples Group > Luxembourg, Luxembourg > Firm Profile
Maples Group Offices
2-4 RUE EUGENE RUPPERT
L-2453
LUXEMBOURG
Luxembourg
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.Practice head(s):
Johan Terblanche
Other key lawyers:
Manfred Dietrich; Michelle Barry; Jennifer Burr; Donnchadh McCarthy
Testimonials
‘This team is closely connected with its Cayman and Dublin offices and is able to provide us with impressive cross-jurisdictional advice.’
‘Jennifer Burr in particular is very impressive. She is clear and considered in her advice.’
Key clients
Ares Management
Bain Capital
Blackstone Alternative Asset Management
Cardinal Capital Group
Entrust Global
GCM
Insight Investment Management
LGT
Marathon Asset Management
Marshall Wace
Neuberger Berman
Olympus Asset Management
Onex Credit Management LLC
OpenGate Capital Management LLC
S64 Capital / Ares
Stepstone Group
Stoneshield Capital
TD Asset Management
The Rohatyn Group
Work highlights
- Advised Insight on the structuring, establishment and launch of two Luxembourg partnerships, as well as two Luxembourg limited liability companies each acting as general partner to the Luxembourg partnerships.
- Advised Stoneshield on the structuring, establishment and launch of a Luxembourg corporate partnership limited by shares qualifying as a Luxembourg reserved alternative investment fund (RAIF) as well as a Luxembourg limited liability company acting as general partner to the partnership.
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.Practice head(s):
Arnaud Arrecgros
Other key lawyers:
David De Pasquale; Maurice Honnen
Testimonials
‘They are knowledgeable, responsive and commercial.’
‘They are very commercial and will find a pragmatic solution where it’s needed.’
‘The team is exceptionally responsive and commercial; they understand deadlines; they understand the “big picture” of a deal.’
‘They are very well-versed in the fund finance space.’
‘Arnaud Arrecgros is always helpful and goes the extra mile to get deals done.’
‘Arnaud Arrecgros is very responsive and understands London City firm requirements.’
‘Maples’ Luxembourg partners are readily available and hands on. They have very broad deal experience and they apply that experience in a practical and commercial way.’
‘Our experience with Maples Luxembourg has been fantastic and we now send as much work their way as we can.’
Key clients
Bain Capital
BCP Securities, LLC
Credit Suisse (Securities) LLC
Jefferies Group LLC
Work highlights
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.Practice head(s):
Marjorie Allo
Other key lawyers:
Baptiste Aubry
Testimonials
‘The partner-led team provides effective and solutions-oriented advice.’
Key clients
LEKO Labs SA
Velocity City
Hyatt
Jefferies Group LLC
Impala
Telus
Credit Suisse (Securities) LLC
Morgan Stanley
Bank of Montreal
The Jordan Company L.P
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.Practice head(s):
Ann Ng; Matt Roberts; John Trehey
Other key lawyers:
Derrick Kan; Aisling Dwyer; Nick Stern; Terence Ho; Josie Ainley; Lorraine Pao; Vivian Lee; Jessica Zhan; Aidan O’Regan
Testimonials
‘Maples has a very well established and respected Cayman practice in Hong Kong.’
‘They are responsive, commercial and knowledgeable.’
‘They have good people, good contacts and connections back in the Cayman Islands. They also keep clients up to date with changing laws/rules in Hong Kong.’
‘Ann Ng is fantastic.’
‘Derrick Kan is very knowledgeable and experienced and understands well the finance transactions in which we frequently work together.’
‘Josie Ainsley is responsive and skilled.’
Key clients
Evergrande
Modernland
CIFI
E-House
Sinic
Sunac
Logan
Hesai Group
China Index Holdings Limited
Caravelle International Group
ECARX Holdings Inc.
YS Biopharma Co., Ltd.
Baijiayun Limited
Yunkang Group Limited
GOGOX
Giant Biogene Holding Co. Ltd
Weilong Delicious Global Holding
YH Entertainment Group
DPC Dash
Beisen Holding Limited
Plus Group Holdings Inc.
Auto Services Group Limited
U Power Limited
Rockpool Capital Limited
Work highlights
- Acted as Cayman Islands counsel to Modern Land (China) Co., Ltd. on the successful restructuring of its US$1.34 billion bondholder debt.
- Advised Baring Private Equity Asia (“BPEA”) on the launch of its eighth private equity fund, The Baring Asia Private Fund VIII (the “Fund”).
- Acted as Cayman Islands and BVI legal counsel to ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. (the “Issuer”) in connection with its issuance of US$1,000,000,000 1.5% convertible senior notes due 2027 (the “Notes”) convertible into American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”), each ADS representing one class A ordinary share of par value US$0.0001 each of the Issuer.
Maples Group > Firm Profile
The Maples Group, through its leading international law firm, Maples and Calder, advises global financial, institutional, business and private clients on the laws of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Ireland, Jersey and Luxembourg. With offices in key jurisdictions around the world, the Maples Group has specific strengths in areas of corporate commercial, finance, investment funds, litigation and trusts. Maintaining relationships with leading legal counsel, the Group leverages this local expertise to deliver an integrated service offering for global business initiatives. For more information, please visit: maples.com
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Funds & Investment Management | Johan Terblanche | johan.terblanche@maples.com | +352 28 55 12 44 |
Corporate | Marjorie Allo | marjorie.allo@maples.com | +352 28 55 12 40 |
Corporate | Baptiste Aubry | baptiste.aubry@maples.com | +352 28 55 12 42 |
Finance | Arnaud Arrecgros | arnaud.arrecgros@maples.com | +352 28 55 12 41 |
Tax | James O'Neal | james.o'neal@maples.com | +352 28 55 12 43 |
Funds & Investment Management | Michelle Barry | michelle.barry@maples.com | +352 28 55 12 47 |
Tax | Jean-Dominique Morelli | jean-dominique.morelli@maples.com | +352 28 55 12 62 |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Ms Marjorie Allo | Marjorie is head of Maples and Calder (Luxembourg)‘s Corporate team at the Maples… | View Profile | |
Mr Arnaud Arrecgros | Arnaud is a partner in Maples and Calder (Luxembourg)‘s Finance team at the… | View Profile | |
Mr Baptiste Aubry | Baptiste is a partner in Maples and Calder (Luxembourg)‘s Corporate team at the… | View Profile | |
Michelle Barry | Michelle is a partner of Maples and Calder (Luxembourg)‘s Funds & Investment Management… | View Profile | |
Paul Chiellini-Morge | Paul is Of Counsel in Maples and Calder (Luxembourg)’s Corporate team at the… | View Profile | |
Manfred Dietrich | Manfred is a partner of Maples and Calder (Luxembourg)’s Funds & Investment Management team… | View Profile | |
Mr Jean-Dominique Morelli | Jean-Dominique is a partner of Maples and Calder (Luxembourg)‘s Tax team at the… | View Profile | |
Mr James O'Neal | James is a principal in Maples and Calder (Luxembourg) at the Maples Group, where… | View Profile | |
Mr Johan Terblanche | Johan is Managing Partner of Maples and Calder (Luxembourg) at the Maples Group, where… | View Profile |
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English (fluent) Afrikaans French German SpanishMemberships
IBA (International Bar Association) ALFI (Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry) LPEA (Luxembourg Private Equity and Venture Capital Association) American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) IFA (International Fiscal Association) Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP) LILLAOther
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