Maples Group’s dispute resolution and insolvency team is recognised for its strength in complex, high-value cross-border litigation and both contentious and non-contentious restructuring. The team represents plaintiffs and defendants in the senior courts of the jurisdiction, with expertise spanning shareholder disputes, winding-up proceedings, crypto-claims, fraud and asset tracing. Caroline Moran leads the practice, specialising in financial services litigation, particularly appraisal rights and fair value cases, while Nick Herrod advises on finance, insolvency, and restructuring matters. Malachi Sweetman focuses on shareholder litigation and cross-border insolvencies, while Justin Naidu brings further expertise in multi-jurisdictional insolvency and restructuring work.
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‘Christian La-Roda Thomas is a fantastic technical lawyer, practical, and commercial.’
‘Maples Group thinks strategically, and several steps ahead, about how to gain litigation advantages and defeat anticipated arguments by its adversaries. They are easy to work with and always willing to think about how to test new theories, advance novel arguments, and win procedural and/or substantive advantages. They work as a team, are highly responsive, are talented litigators, and are equally savvy about the business goals of our clients.’
‘The individuals who most stand out are Caroline Moran and Malachi Sweetman. Caroline is brilliant, on top of the latest legal developments, and incredibly thoughtful about potential new theories we might advance. Malachi is smart, strategic, terrific at developing a strong factual record, but equally smart about sifting out what really matters so he can weave together a compelling litigation narrative on behalf of our clients.'
- 'Christian La-Roda Thomas is a skilled communicator and a pleasure to work with. He and his team work hard for their clients and are always ready to help and support. He has an excellent understanding of Cayman law and distils complex legal issues into clear and concise legal advice.'
‘A great, responsive, and deep team who are very knowledgeable.’
‘Easily one of the very best law firms in the Cayman Islands. They can draw on vast experience across insolvency, litigation, and corporate law. A very hard-working and responsive team that understands clients’ requirements, allowing them to provide pragmatic, actionable advice. Excel in high-stakes, cross-border disputes.’
Key clients
- 51JOB, Inc
- 58.com
- WinTriX DC Group (formerly Chindata Group Holdings Limited)
- Gracell Biotechnologies Inc.
- Uphold Limited
- Deltec International Group
- OCM Luxembourg Sunshine S.a.r.l
- China Evergrande Group
- E-House (China) Enterprise Holdings Limited
- Kaisa Group Holdings Ltd and Rui Jing Investment Company Limited
- Country Garden Holdings Company Limited
- The Public Institution for Social Security for the State of Kuwait (PIFSS)
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Justin Naidu
Practice head
Caroline Moran
Other key lawyers
Nick Herrod; Malachi Sweetman; Christian La-Roda Thomas; Quentin Cregan; Adam Huckle; Justin Naidu