With ‘a wealth of experience in the private funds space’, Maples Group is a key contact for an assortment of private clients on British Virgin Island and Cayman Island law. Praised as ’accessible, knowledgeable, and pragmatic’ Manuela Belmontes and Gurminder Sanghera often handle finance transactions for aircraft carriers and have strength in capital markets and finance matters. Philip Ireland is well-versed in collective investment schemes, notably private equity funds and Oliver Simpson is well regarded for his capabilities in corporate transactions pertaining to major hotels and resorts.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The Maples team has a wealth of experience in the private funds space. The team offers timely and commercial advice, and is very responsive. A pleasure to work with.'

  • ‘Manuela Belmontes is accessible, knowledgeable, and pragmatic.'

  • ‘Philip Ireland offers comprehensive advice.'

Key clients

  • Aljazira Capital
  • Dubai Islamic Bank
  • Emirates REIT (CEIC) PLC
  • Lakemore Partners
  • Mubadala Capital
  • Nana Direct
  • NBK Capital
  • Playco Holdings / Starzplay
  • Riyad Bank
  • Tamara

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Manuela Belmontes, Philip Ireland

Other key lawyers

Gurminder Sanghera, Oliver Simpson