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Maples Group

Maples Group

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Cayman Islands

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Regulatory and compliance

Maples Group is noted for its expertise in AML, beneficial ownership, economic substance, as well as licensing and registration matters. Christopher Capewell oversees the practice and is knowledgeable of Securities Investment Business Law, while Patrick Head is versed in virtual asset regulation. Adam Huckle is experienced before the Grand Court and Court of Appeal, while Anthony Mourginos is a CIMA licensing expert. Jo Ottaway, Mariana Alves, and Ellen O’Brien are other key team members.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Client satisfaction: NPS ®

Testimonials

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  • The largest and most established regulatory practice in Cayman with unmatched depth across all aspects. They see more regulatory traffic than anyone else on the island. For regulated entities under inspection or facing information requests, they are a safe choice.
  • A unique breadth and depth of capabilities with respect to regulatory matters in Cayman.
  • Strong collaboration across different teams and jurisdictions.
  • Top-notch practice.
  • Maples was willing to take a definitive position on genuinely untested ground. Against the other leading offshore practices, the differentiator is appetite for novelty combined with the depth to support it.
  • In my experience, Maples Group combines exceptional technical expertise with a very practical and client-focused approach. The team is responsive, collaborative, and consistently delivers high-quality advice across a wide range of complex matters. They have earned a strong reputation in the market and are a firm I hold in very high regard.

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.

Practice head

Christopher Capewell

Other key lawyers

Patrick Head; Adam Huckle; Anthony Mourginos; Jo Ottaway; Mariana Alves; Ellen O'Brien