Profile
Work Department
Regulatoy & Compliance
Corporate
Position
Johan is Managing Partner of Maples and Calder (Luxembourg) at the Maples Group, where he is head of the Luxembourg Funds & Investment Management team. Johan has been focusing on fund structuring / formation and regulated financial business for the majority of his career. He advises managers and investors of collective investment funds, with a particular focus on alternative funds (including private equity, debt, infrastructure, real estate and hedge funds) and their management entities
Career
Johan joined the Maples Group in 2018. He was previously a partner in the Financial Services and Investment Management group at Dechert. Prior to that, Johan was a partner in the investment management practice of an international firm headquartered in the Netherlands.
Languages
Afrikaans
French
Memberships
Education
TEP, 2004
University of the Free State, South Africa, LL.B., 1999
University of the Free State, South Africa, B.Proc., 1997
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- '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.' 'Johan Terblanche distinguishes himself through his blend of intellectual rigour, accessibility, and genuine investment in long-term client relationships.' 'Attentiveness and responsiveness is what stands out in my dealings with Maples. Also, breadth and depth of knowledge across the public and private markets.'
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