The admissions to partnership build on the Group's recent leadership announcements in Cayman and reflect the continued growth of its legal services platform in the jurisdiction. Both Piers and James are highly regarded practitioners with experience advising clients on complex, high‑value matters across Cayman's international financial services market.
"These promotions recognise Piers' and James' sustained contribution to the firm, their technical excellence and the trusted relationships they have built with clients," stated Michael Richardson, Managing Partner. "Strengthening our partnership is vital to ensuring we continue to deliver the depth and quality of advice our clients expect."
The leadership additions form part of the firm's broader 2026 investment in Cayman including the advancements of Joe Jackson and Katrina Watson to Partner and Kimberly Robinson, Sasha Hunte and Tracy Hylton to Of Counsel. Their new roles further enhance the firm's capabilities across its Regulatory and Financial Services Advisory, Corporate and Funds and Investment Management practice groups and emphasise the depth and breadth of its Cayman Islands offering.
About the New Partners:
Piers Reynolds
Partner, Cayman Islands
+1 345 938 5286
Piers specialises in the establishment and maintenance of private equity and alternative investment funds and advises on a range of financing and corporate transactions. He joined the Maples Group in 2019 after working in the finance teams at Slaughter & May and Freshfields in London.
His promotion enhances senior leadership within the funds practice, supporting growing demand for fund launches, restructuring and capital‑raising initiatives.
James Turner
Partner, Cayman Islands
+1 345 814 1702
James specialises in private equity, M&A, IPOs, joint ventures, SPACs and investment fund structures. He has been with the Cayman office since 2015, following in‑house experience with a London‑based investment manager and roles at international firms.
As Partner, James reinforces the firm's leadership bench for sophisticated multijurisdictional transactions and fund‑related corporate work, offering clients seasoned strategic guidance and efficient execution.