Often handling cross-border disputes, Maples Group’s key strengths lie in contractual disputes, fraud, and trust matters. The practice is overseen by Matthew Freeman, who is informed in corporate restructuring and insolvency. Stuart Rau provides the team with expertise in financial services.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They are a highly focused, client-centric team, led by Matthew Freeman, who is an outstanding litigator.’
- ‘They are a full-service legal provider, with strong offshore expertise.’
- ‘They are well-coordinated, easy to work with, and highly effective at getting things done.’
- ‘They have the capacity to handle the most demanding and difficult cases.’
- ‘They are multijurisdictional and multifaceted, using this as a strength to act as a ‘one-stop’ firm in assisting clients on large-scale, complex matters that span various legal areas and jurisdictions.’
- ‘Matthew Freeman has been brilliant to work with this year.'
Key clients
- China Evergrande Group
- Country Garden
- ADM Asia-Pacific Trading PTE LTD
- ADM Germany GMBH
- Happy Lion Ventures Limited
- Chinex Limited
- Sunpower Business Group PTE Ltd
- Tournan Trading PTE LTD
- Sunac China Holdings Limited
- The directors of Shengjian (BVI) Limited
- Powerlong Real Estate (BVI) Holdings Limited
- Goldman Sachs and Peppertree Capital
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Matthew Freeman
Other key lawyers
Stuart Rau