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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Testimonials

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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.'
  • ‘Nicholas Holland represents the gold standard in international private client law.'
  • ‘Nicholas Holland is one of the best-known practitioners in the sector. He is an exceptionally experienced, capable, and emotionally intelligent practitioner; he leads the team and maintains the highest standards - including quality of advice, sensitivity, and discretion.’
  • ‘Nicholas Holland is an intelligent, committed, and effective litigator and trust adviser who is a pleasure to work with.’

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