Maples Group is a favourite amongst private equity clients undertaking transactions with Jersey elements, and it is also well-placed to assist sponsors with their downstream transactions. Paul Burton leads the team, with a broad practice that encompasses both M&A and financing transactions, in addition to capital markets matters. David Allen takes the lead on private equity transactions, and is also well versed in deals carried out via Jersey schemes of arrangement. Amy Black handles corporate structuring and restructuring matters alongside her transactional work.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team is very responsive, provides objective and helpful advice and is very practical and hands on. Problem solvers.'
- 'David Allen is great, he is a key advisor to our business.'
- 'Exceptional lawyers who are responsive and solutions-focused. All work is partner-led, giving access to unparalleled legal expertise.'
- 'Extremely efficient, highly competent technically and always display sound judgement and commercial awareness.'
- 'A responsive, commercial and pragmatic team that have become our go-to/first recommended Jersey firm.'
Key clients
- Zayo Group
- Astatine Capital Partners
- Bain Capital Tech Opportunities
- BTG Pactual
- Oaktree Capital Management
- IKEA
- Berry Global Group, Inc.
- FX Hedgepool, Inc.
- Catcha Investment Corp
- John Laing Group
- Bain Capital Insurance
- GI Partners
Work highlights
Advised Zayo Group on the Jersey law aspects of its restructuring to carve out two independent entities, one consisting of Zayo’s European business and the other encompassing Zayo’s business that manages customers’ global network needs outside of Zayo’s core North American and European networks.
Advised Berry Global Group, Inc. on its acquisition by Amcor for $8.4bn.
Advised KKR on the take-private of Encavis AG.
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
Paul Burton
Other key lawyers
David Allen; Amy Black; Laura Hendrick