Corporate and commercial

Maples Group

A substantial corporate team at Maples Group's Cayman Islands office is equipped to advise on the full spectrum of advisory and transactional matters in the jurisdiction and is routinely engaged in some of the market's most significant and high-valued deals. Its client base includes major global investors, as well as leading multinationals in a range of sectors, from pharmaceuticals to media. Managing partner Matthew Gardner co-leads the department with Daniel Lee, who is a noted expert in public takeovers and private equity transactions. Suzanne Correy is accomplished counsel in joint ventures, IPO and M&A, and has strength in dealing with Latin American clients. Finn O’Hegarty and SPACs expert Michael Johns are further experienced names to note, while at more junior level, Akshay Naidoo is praised by clients for the 'great team' he forms with Lee.

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Testimonials

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‘Shari Seymour is always knowledgeable, practical and responsive with a great understanding of our clients' commercial goals.’
‘Maples & Calder Cayman has a great Corporate and Commercial practice. We have been working together for more than 15 years, and the results are exceptional. The overall availability of the partners and associates is fantastic. When compared to other law firms in Cayman, it becomes very clear that Maples is a top-tier firm, with top-tier professionals.’
‘I believe that the stand-out partner is Daniel Lee and the stand-out associate is Akshay Naidoo. They form a great team, always with prompt replies and highly knowledgeable advice on complex corporate structures, even when we are working on intricate deals that require a fast pace for completion. The level of commitment that I observe from Daniel Lee and Akshay Naidoo is above average and as a client I feel second to none.’
‘Cayman firms often suggest that they have strength in depth, especially for commercial and litigation matters, as these are often the two big ticket items. Undoubtedly, the major firms all have leading partners, but at Maples they have really tried, under Matthew Gardners leadership and tutelage to ensure that they provide consistently high quality service where even their "bench" is strong; knowledgeable, experienced, focused, commercial and seamless.’
‘Matthew Gardner; a true leader, has really moulded the team to reflect his approach and passion; very client focused and has the rarest of all skills in a lawyer - commercial acumen and a desire to find a cost effective solution. Shari Seymour; growing in her status and thriving within the team - extremely experienced and personable.’