PRIVATE FUNDS
As the leading global provider of legal, fund and fiduciary solutions to the world’s largest and most prominent multi-nationals, institutional investment firms, leading fund managers and private equity firms, working with the Maples Group offers significant advantages. Our unparalleled depth of expertise, dedication to the highest levels of client service and full-service model gives clients access to a holistic suite of innovative solutions.
BENEFITS OF THE MAPLES GROUP
Experience
We advise on the optimal fund structure, jurisdiction and terms for private equity funds, as well as provide comprehensive fund administration services such as fund accounting, investor services, anti-money laundering compliance, financial reporting and valuation.
Integrated Services
• Fund formation and administration
• Legal and regulatory advice
• Fiduciary and corporate services
• Tax and accounting
Global Presence
We have offices in key offshore jurisdictions and advise on the laws of the Cayman Islands, the British Virgin Islands, Jersey, Luxembourg and Ireland, assisting private equity clients with structuring, launching, operating and restructuring their funds and investments across various sectors, strategies and geographies.
Deal Experience
• Advised Clearlake Capital Group on its acquisition of Chelsea Football Club
• Advised Blackstone on their Secondary PE Fund (Blackstone Strategic Partners IX), the largest amount raised for a PE fund globally (US$22.2 billion)
• Advised Advent on its US$25 billion fund raising for its 10th global private equity fund, GPE X.
• Advised on Brookfield's flagship global infrastructure equity fund, the world's largest closed-ended private infrastructure fund and the largest fund ever raised by Brookfield (US$30 billion).
• Advised Insight Partners on its 13th tech focused private equity fund which is targeting commitments of US$15 billion
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WE ACT FOR 9 OF THE TOP 10 PRIVATE EQUITY MANAGERS IN THE WORLD
OUR ROSTER OF CLIENTS INCLUDES BLACKSTONE, APOLLO, KKR, ARES, CARLYLE GROUP, EQT, OAKTREE, CVC AND BAIN CAPITAL.
CONTACTS
RANKINGS
LONDON
Harjit Kaur +44 20 7466 1655 harjit.kaur@maples.com
DUBLIN
Adam Donoghue +353 1 619 2041 adam.donoghue@maples.com
JERSEY
Tim Morgan +44 1534 671 325 tim.morgan@maples.com
LUXEMBOURG
Johan Terblanche +352 28 55 12 44 johan.terblanche@maples.com
LONDON
Dan Beckett +44 20 7466 1673 dan.beckett@maples.com
LONDON
Fearghal De Feu +44 20 7466 1714 fearghal.defeu@maples.com
JERSEY
Simon Hopwood +44 1534 671 314 simon.hopwood@maples.com
LUXEMBOURG
Michelle Barry +352 28 55 12 47 michelle.barry@maples.com
London (Offshore)
Band 1 (Chambers)
Band 1 (Legal 500)
Ireland
Band 1 (Chambers)
Band 1 (Legal 500)
Jersey
Band 2 (Chambers)
Band 2 (Legal 500)
Luxembourg
Band 3 (Legal 500) CAYMAN