Dispute resolution

Maples Group

Client Satisfaction

Maples Group‘s team of highly experienced practitioners routinely handles complex cross-border litigation, representing clients in high-profile insolvencies, investment fund disputes, fraud and asset tracing cases, and contentious restructurings. James Eldridge’s ‘unmatched legal knowledge in both litigation and contentious non-litigation restructurings’ is sought out by financial institutions, investors and insolvency officeholders, while Caroline Moran is a seasoned litigator who regularly advises debtors and key stakeholders in financially distressed circumstances and handles financial services disputes; the pair jointly lead the practice. Luke Stockdale is noted for his expertise in fraud and asset tracing issues, shareholder disputes and arbitration proceedings, while Nick Herrod ’excels at complex fund and structured finance restructurings’. Quentin Cregan‘s ’very good tactical judgement’ is evidenced in his work, which has spanned high-profile fund disputes and winding-up proceedings, SPAC disputes, and crypto-related asset seizures. Of counsel Malachi Sweetman and associate Tiana Ritchie are also key players in the insolvency and restructuring area, while Adam Huckle has been active in several notable cross-border restructurings.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

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‘The disputes resolution practice as a whole from top to bottom is extremely knowledgeable. The group has strong leaders and impressive up and coming members. Collectively they are one of the best, if not the best, in the Cayman Islands.’
‘James Eldridge - best restructuring lawyer in Cayman. A tenacious bulldog - aggressive and experienced, with unmatched legal knowledge in both litigation and contentious non-litigation restructurings. Works hard to find the best solution for his clients without fighting if possible, but absolutely unafraid to litigate if that's required to vindicate his client's interests. James is one of the best.'
‘Caroline Moran - Very knowledgeable. Great communicator.'
'Malachi Sweetman - Very knowledgeable. Up and coming star.’
'Nick Herrod - an excellent lawyer, with significant structured finance expertise. Great to work with on the range of restructurings, but really excels at complex fund or structured finance restructurings. Very hard worker and very knowledgeable, both as to the law and the practical commercial issues that arise in every restructuring.'
‘The Maples team has gone from strength to strength in recent years, certainly mixing it with the top boutique BVI outfits now.’
'Tiana Ritchie stands out as an associate in the group and she is definitely on the "up and coming" list. Very knowledgeable and responsive, works hard and supports the team effectively. We enjoy working with her and think she has a bright future.’
‘Quentin Cregan provides digestible, reasoned and sound advice. Attention to detail is impeccable and knowledge of law and surrounding areas is solid.’

Key clients

China Evergrande Group
Rockley Photonics Holdings Limited
Uphold Ltd
Pioneer Merger Corp.
VPC Impact Acquisition Holdings II
Traded Life Policies Fun
Cowan v Equis Special LP
New Silk Route Advisors LP

Work highlights

Advised China Evergrande Group as offshore counsel. Engaged to advise on the restructuring of the group.
Advised Katerra Inc. and its subsidiaries in relation to Cayman Islands law matters in connection with the group's Chapter 11 proceedings and subsequent plan of liquidation.
Advised 58.com on all aspects of the s.238 fair value appraisal proceeding arising from its recent privatisation and delisting from the NYSE.