Maples Group is well versed in assisting clients with structured finance facilities, with a notable niche in advising on US-originated CLOs, while also acting for clients listing securities on TISE. Jointly heading the group are Paul Burton, a specialist in both public and private debt issuances, and Mark Crichton, who focuses primarily on the structuring of Jersey aspects of cross-border capital markets transactions. Amy Black acts for clients on both sides of leveraged finance deals and is also able to advise on TISE listings.
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Testimonials
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- 'The Maples team is fully on top of the legal issues affecting capital markets in Jersey.'
- 'Maples Jersey is an experienced and cooperative team who can integrate into a cross border transaction with ease. Paul Burton and Amy Black were great in listening to what we were seeking to achieve and then helping craft the Jersey aspects.'
- 'Paul Burton is very personable and willing to bounce ideas around whenever needed. He brings his experience to the table when we are seeking to create novel and innovative solutions to fulfil the client's needs. Amy Black is equally capable and can lead the Jersey aspects of the most complex financial transactions.'
- 'Depth of experience, commercial advice.'
- 'Very quick to reply to queries, proactive.'
Key clients
- Allstate Investments, LLC
- AGL Credit Management LP
- ARES Management Corporation
- Alliance Bernstein Private Credit Investors
- Benefit Street Partners
- Blackstone Credit
- Ballyrock Investment Advisors LLC
- Bain Capital Credit
- Barclays Bank plc
- Canyon CLO Advisors LLC
- Citi Global Markets
- Galaxy Pipelines Asset Holdings Limited
- Invesco Ltd.
- KKR Credit
- MSD Capital
- Newfoundland CLO I Limited
- Neuberger Berman Loan Advisors
- Nuveen Asset Management, LLC
- Sound Point Capital Management LLC
- Viridor Energy Group Limited
- Willow No.2 (Ireland) plc
Work highlights
- Assisted Citi with the establishment of a significant risk transfer structure, by forming a new Jersey bankruptcy remote special purpose vehicle issuer to act as an intermediary between Citi clients and Citi.
- Mandated by Alliance Bernstein as collateral manager in respect of the establishment of the ABPCI Direct Lending Fund CLO XIII Ltd in Jersey together with static subsidiaries, including closing CLO note issue transaction.
- Advised Serone Capital on the TISE listing of its PPN note issuance programme in connection with the establishment of its loan originator investment structure on a separate managed account basis.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mark Crichton, Paul Burton