Mr Paul Burton > Maples Group > St Helier, Jersey > Lawyer Profile

Maples Group leverages its ties to the US market to advise major private equity houses, acting as alternative lenders, on credit facilities tied to real estate developments, while also providing borrower-side support on leveraged and fund financing transactions. Mark Crichton heads the practice, specialising in the use of Jersey structures for real estate financings. Paul Burton‘s workload spans both leveraged and structured finance transactions, with Simon Hopwood focusing primarily on funds-related financing matters. Amy Black acts for both borrowers and lenders involved in private equity transactions.

Maples Group is well versed in assisting clients with structured finance facilities, with a notable niche in advising on US-originated CLOs, while also acting for clients listing securities on TISE. Jointly heading the group are Paul Burton, a specialist in both public and private debt issuances, and Mark Crichton, who focuses primarily on the structuring of Jersey aspects of cross-border capital markets transactions. Amy Black acts for clients on both sides of leveraged finance deals and is also able to advise on TISE listings.

The ‘incredibly knowledgeable’ team at Maples Group is a premier choice for private equity clients undertaking transactions touching on offshore jurisdictions, but is also able to oversee public M&A deals across a range of sectors. Paul Burton spearheads the firm’s corporate group, specialising in M&A and capital markets transactions. David Allen is the team’s key contact for cross-border private equity deals and IPOs, offering in-depth knowledge of Jersey schemes of arrangement. Anna Cochrane took up an in-house role in July 2023.