
Valued for its ability ‘to translate complex legal issues into actionable strategies’, Maples Group provides ’practical and business-oriented advice’ to clients establishing or investing into a wide range of regulated and unregulated vehicles, primarily within the alternatives space. Combining ‘intellectual rigour, accessibility, and genuine investment in long-term client relationships’, team head Johan Terblanche has established a trusted adviser role to numerous clients, which are appreciative of his ’ability to distil complex legal and regulatory issues into clear, actionable guidance’. Antonios Nezeritis joined from Ashurst in November 2025, augmenting the practice's expertise in both regulated and unregulated funds.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Testimonials
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- 'They are extremely practical and solutions oriented.'
- 'The practice distinguishes itself through a rare combination of deep sector expertise, commercial pragmatism, and consistency across all levels of the team.'
- 'Clients value their ability to translate complex legal issues into actionable strategies, providing not only precise technical advice but also guidance aligned with business priorities.'
- 'They are practical and business oriented.'
- 'They have a strong breadth and depth of knowledge across the public and private markets.'
- 'Johan Terblanche stands out as a trusted adviser who combines exceptional technical expertise with a highly commercial and pragmatic approach. He has the rare ability to distil complex legal and regulatory issues into clear, actionable guidance, always framed in the context of broader business objective.'
Key clients
- FIL Investment Management (Luxembourg) S.A.
- Bain Capital Credit, LP
- Pophouse Entertainment Group AB
- Insight Venture Management
- Stepstone Group Europe Alternative Investments
- Stoneshield Capital
- European Student Accommodation Fund
- I Squared Capital Advisors (US) LLC
- Onex Corporation
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Johan Terblanche
Other key lawyers
Michelle Barry; Antonios Nezeritis
