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Trusts/private client

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Maples Group

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Maples Group’s trusts and private client team advises a diverse client base that includes leading financial institutions, foreign governments, financial centres, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. The practice covers estate and succession planning, commercial trusts, and trust litigation. Nicholas Holland leads the team, bringing specialist expertise in international and offshore trusts and estates, including establishing and administering trusts, navigating complex issues during their lifecycle, and advising on final distributions.
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  • ‘Maples Group's trusts & private client practice represents a powerhouse of offshore expertise that seamlessly bridges multiple jurisdictions with unparalleled sophistication. Under Nick Holland's visionary leadership as Global Head, the team has evolved into a truly international force that delivers cutting-edge solutions across the world's most complex private wealth structures.'

  • 'What sets this practice apart is its extraordinary global reach combined with deep local expertise in the Caribbean's premier offshore jurisdictions. The team's ability to navigate the intricate laws of both the BVI and Cayman Islands while maintaining strong connections across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas creates a unique competitive advantage that few firms can match.'
  • 'The practice's innovative approach to multi-jurisdictional matters is particularly noteworthy. Rather than simply coordinating with local counsel, the team brings genuine expertise across multiple legal systems. This comprehensive jurisdictional fluency enables them to anticipate and navigate complex cross-border challenges with remarkable precision.'

  • ‘Nicholas Holland represents the gold standard in international private client law.'

  • 'What makes Nicholas Holland truly extraordinary is his rare combination of technical brilliance and diplomatic finesse. This unique blend of analytical precision and emotional intelligence enables him to navigate the most sensitive family wealth matters with remarkable success.'
  • 'Nicholas Holland brings a genuinely collaborative approach that puts client interests first. His extensive network across multiple jurisdictions, combined with his reputation for integrity and excellence, means that clients benefit not just from his individual expertise but from his ability to assemble and coordinate the best possible team for any given matter.’

Key clients

  • Maples Trustee Services (Cayman) Limited
  • Maples Trustee Services (BVI) Limited
  • MaplesFS Limited
  • Anonymised Family Trust

Practice head

Nicholas Holland

Other key lawyers

Adam Huckle; Quentin Cregan; Myles Chingara

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