
Maples Group provides advice across a broad spectrum of corporate, IP, data protection, cybersecurity, and technology-related issues. The team is led by Colm Rafferty, who focuses on M&A, restructurings, and private equity transactions. Lorna Smith advises clients across a range of sectors, including MiFID investment firms, insurers, payment companies and e-money institutions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very organised, communicative and makes themselves available. A multi-disciplinary practice.’
Key clients
- Outmin Limited
- Wayflyer Limited
- Partnership Solutions International Limited / Partsol Global Limited
- Coinbase Global
- Advanced Manufacturing Control Systems
Work highlights
Acted for Outmin Limited on its recent funding round led by Praetura Ventures.
Advised Wayflyer Limited on its Series B top-up investment led by Balderton Capital.
Advising Partsol on the establishment of its EU headquarters in Dublin.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head
Colm Rafferty
Other key lawyers
Lorna Smith
