Amy Black
Maples GroupMaples Group leverages its ties to the US market to advise major private equity houses, acting as alternative lenders, on credit facilities tied to real estate developments, while also providing borrower-side support on leveraged and fund financing transactions. Mark Crichton heads the practice, specialising in the use of Jersey structures for real estate financings. Paul Burton‘s workload spans both leveraged and structured finance transactions, with Simon Hopwood focusing primarily on funds-related financing matters. Amy Black acts for both borrowers and lenders involved in private equity transactions.
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- 'The team is concise and cohesive, working efficiently together to deliver a consistent and commercial service to clients. They collaborate very well with onshore counsel.'
- 'Mark Crichton is diligent and detailed with an excellent commercial mindset. No problem is too big or small, and he approaches everything with a calmness and control that provides immense comfort in times of high pressure and stress.'
- 'Great law firm to work with - they are proactive, responsive, support transactions smoothly and generally friendly approachable lawyers.'
- 'Very commercial and responsive.'
- 'An unwavering commitment to excellent customer service coupled with pragmatic, commercial advice.'
- 'Mark Crichton is an absolute pleasure to deal with.'
Key clients
- Apache Capital Partners
- AGL Credit Management LP
- ARES Management Corporation
- Barclays Bank
- Benefit Street Partners
- Blackstone Credit (CLO division)
- Ballyrock Investment Advisors LLC
- Bain
- Barclays Bank plc
- Canyon CLO Advisors LLC
- GI Partners
- John Laing Group
- KKR
- Neuberger Berman Loan Advisors
Work highlights
- Advised Apache Capital Partners on the £188m development financing for the Great Charles Street scheme in their second joint venture BTR fund platform with partners Moda Living, Harrison Street and the NFU.
- Advised Bain Capital Insurance on the launch of employee benefits and pensions administration services business, Aptia.
- Acted alongside Latham & Watkins to advise KKR and Global Infrastructure Partners in connection with a strategic joint venture with Vodafone to invest in Vantage Towers.
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Practice head
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Mark Crichton