Maples Group
Client SatisfactionWith offices in key jurisdictions, the Maples Group is a key player in corporate, commercial, finance, and investment funds, and houses a specialised team advising on an array of issues, spanning asset finance work, banking issues, structured and fund financings, and insurance-linked securities. Global finance head Scott Macdonald is particularly active in CLOs, structured funds and fund derivative products, while finance team lead Tina Meigh is an expert in the fund finance space. Alongside her specialism in repackaging and structured finance transactions, Wanda Ebanks also handles ship and aircraft finance and registration issues, and regularly works with European and Latin American export credit agencies. Both asset finance co-chair Jonathon Meloy and debt capital markets specialist Anthony Philp are noted for their expertise in aircraft financing and corporate finance transactions. James Reeve‘s focus is on structured finance transactions, while head of the CSX-listing practice Amanda Lazier is a specialist in the CLO space.
Testimonials
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'Maples is the biggest and the best. They are on top of latest developments.'
'The Cayman Islands office of Maples continues to be at the forefront of market practices and developments. They are unquestionably most clients' first choice. The teams are experienced, sophisticated, and understand client needs.'
'Tina Meigh continues to maintain her stellar reputation with company and financial institution clients. She is responsive, always well informed, and knowledgeable of the marketplace and its trends.'
'Jonathan Meloy and Anthony Philp are both truly outstanding Cayman lawyers who have a deep understanding of local law.'
‘Very responsive. They work with us extensively to address our needs promptly.’
‘Wanda Ebanks is particularly helpful and a great partner to have on a transaction.’
‘Excellent in depth knowledge, fast speed of response and very personable team.’
‘Robin Harding - Partner - extremely responsive, in-depth knowledge and very effective at summarising the key issues and requirements.’
Key clients
- Ares Management
- Avolon
- Bain Capital
- Blackstone
- Goldman Sachs
- Goshawk Aviation
- KKR
- Octagon
- Prudential
- TPG
Work highlights
- Advised TPG Rise Climate Fund in relation to a financing facility associated with its $7.3bn fund.
- Advised KKR/Altavair in relation to its $1.15bn commitment to expand its global portfolio of leased commercial aircraft in partnership with Altavair.
- Advised KoBold Metals in relation to its investment to develop the Mingomba copper mine in Zambia.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tina Meigh, Scott Macdonald