Maples Group remains a stellar choice across the spectrum of work in banking, finance, and capital markets, with a client list that reflects this, being regularly instructed by some of the world’s foremost financial institutions, international banks, and stakeholders involved in major capital markets transactions. Collateralised loan obligations (CLOs) are a particular niche strength for the practice group, especially involving US entities. Tina Meigh is the firm’s global head of finance practice and of its fund finance offering. She has extensive knowledge across fund finance, banking, securities, global derivatives, and securitisations. In his capacity as head of Cayman Islands finance practice, and co-head of the asset finance practice, Jonathon Meloy is the lead contact for a number of high-profile clients, while James Reeve is the name to note for structured finance matters. Sherice Arman co-leads asset finance with Meloy. Anthony Philp is a strong choice for debt capital markets, corporate financing and asset financing, and younger partners Matthew St-Amour (raised to the partnership in January 2024) and Amanda Lazier are examples of the department’s strength in depth at every level. Specialist in repackagings and structured finance transactions Wanda Ebanks is also a key figure.

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  • ‘Maples' team responds fast and offers various services for the Cayman companies. The team is knowledgeable and thoroughly reviews documents.’

Key clients

  • Blackstone
  • TPG
  • Herbalife Ltd.
  • Bain Capital Credit
  • Goldman Sachs
  • IHG Hotels & Resorts ("IHG Group")
  • Griffin Global Asset Management
  • Ares Management
  • KKR
  • Octagon

Work highlights

  • Advised Griffin Global Asset Management on the closing by GGAM Finance Ltd. of an aggregate principal amount of $1bn senior unsecured notes.
  • Advised Herbalife Ltd. on the closing of a private offering by HLF Financing SaRL, LLC and Herbalife International, Inc., with a deal value of $1.6bn.
  • Advised Azul S.A and its Cayman Islands subsidiaries on the Cayman Islands legal aspects of Azul's comprehensive $2.25bn restructuring.

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

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Tina Meigh, Jonathon Meloy, Sherice Arman, James Reeve

Other key lawyers

Anthony Philp, Amanda Lazier, Wanda Ebanks, Matthew St-Amour, Jonathan Brown