Jointly led by Christopher Newton and Ruairi Bourke, Maples Group boasts strong capabilities in regulatory matters, private wealth transactions, and private equity transactions. Bourke advises clients on M&A, joint ventures, and capital raising, while Newton is skilled at restructuring transactions. Amel Wehden is informed in M&A transactions as well as the usage of BVI Approved Manager vehicles to provide novel solutions, while Chloe Harris is geared to handle the gamut of corporate governance mandates.
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‘Chloe Harris is amazing with complex issues and quick turnaround. She's very responsive and knows her client.'
- 'Maples Group's corporate and commercial team is outstanding; they are very committed to helping their clients find solutions and documenting complex transactions.'
- 'The team always strive to achieve the goals defined by their clients.'
Key clients
- Basel Medical Group
- Biohaven Ltd
- Critical Metals Corp
- Freight Technologies, Inc
- Prosus Services BV
Work highlights
Advising Biohaven Ltd on US$755 million of equity raising.
Advising Critical Metals Corp on its successful business combination, resulting in its listing on the NASDAQ with a market cap of US$838 million.
Advising Prosus N.V. in relation to its successful take-private of NYSE-listed Despegar.com, Corp in a transaction valued at approximately US$1.7 billion.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Christopher Newton
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Chris Newton; Ruairi Bourke
Other key lawyers
Amel Wehden; Chloe Harris