Maples and Calder, the Maples Group's law firm, is delighted to announce that its London and Jersey offices have once again been recognised in both The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners 2026 UK Guides. The firm was recognised for its pre-eminent capabilities in advising on Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands ("BVI") and Jersey law and was also ranked across a range of practice areas including Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate & Commercial and Investment Funds.
The Legal 500 UK Guide honoured three Partners with the 'Leading Individual' accolade: Heidi de Vries, Managing Partner (London), Matthew Gilbert, Finance Partner (London), and Paul Burton, Corporate and Finance Partner (Jersey). The Guide also recognised Robert Hughes, Funds & Investment Management Partner (London), and David Allen, Corporate Partner (Jersey) in the 'Next Generation Partner' category. These individual recognitions underline the firm's strong partner bench and the continued growth of its emerging talent
The Maples Group's London office provides full service legal advice on the laws of the BVI, the Cayman Islands, Ireland and Jersey, while the Group's Jersey office provides full service Jersey legal advice in the corporate, finance and funds & investment management areas and also offers Jersey entity formation and corporate / administration service solutions. These rankings show the breadth and diversity of the Group's service offerings from both jurisdictions.
For over 30 years, The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, have been analysing the capabilities of law firms across the world, with a comprehensive research programme that is revised and updated every year to bring the most up-to-date vision of the global legal market.
A selection of the Maples Group's testimonials from The Legal 500 UK 2026 and The Chambers and Partners UK 2025 Guide
"They have great local connections to stay on top of regulatory changes while offering around the clock coverage with experts located in their other offices. The scope of their services is unrivalled."
"I would fully trust Maples to be able to handle any complex matter. We've had a good experience with all members of the team, who are incredibly responsive and helpful."
"Maples has a long-established practice in fund finance and is very knowledgeable in all types of finance involving funds. It has the expertise to work on the most complex fund finance transactions."
"They are experts in multiple finance products so are able to get to grips with novel structures quickly. They are always willing to go the extra mile when complex issues come up in tight deadlines."
"Maples are very responsive, creative and solution-oriented. They also have deep experience and knowledge of BVI. They also work very well with other professionals on international transactions."
"The team understand the big picture and take a commercial view, considering the aims of all sides before proposing a solution."
"They take a pragmatic approach and are highly focused on customer satisfaction."
"Maples have exceptional technical knowledge, strong commercial awareness and deep sector knowledge."
"They are technically knowledgeable, very responsive and provide well thought-through and diligent advice."
"The Maples team are very knowledgeable, experienced and are a great asset to us in successfully delivering projects."
"Maples have extensive experience covering many jurisdictions and their global offering is extremely helpful. Locally, Maples has excellent lawyers who are ably led by experienced partners."
'Exceptional lawyers who are responsive and solutions-focused. All work is partner-led, giving access to unparalleled legal expertise.'
'Extremely efficient, highly competent technically and always display sound judgement and commercial awareness.'
'A responsive, commercial and pragmatic team that have become our go-to/first recommended Jersey firm.'