Offshore: Cayman Islands Law

Heidi de Vries is Maples' London managing partner. She possesses impressive experience in advising alternative asset managers on the full life cycle of a fund, with expertise in everything from formations to wind-downs.

Harjit Kaur is head of Maples Group's Funds & Investment Management team in London. She is an accomplished funds lawyer who is able to advise asset manager clients on the formation and structuring of a comprehensive range of Cayman funds. Private funds are her forte, and she is regularly called upon for advice on hedge funds and private equity funds.

"Harjit is a go-to in the funds industry. She always picks up the phone and responds quickly. She stands out among the lawyers I use."

"Harjit always delivers excellence."

"No matter the complexity or urgency, Harjit remains calm and provides prompt, thoughtful, practical, on-point advice, with the benefit of her many years of experience."

"We wouldn't use anyone else for our Cayman work. She has done a fantastic job taking over as head."

Matthew Gilbert has built a well-regarded BVI-focused practice advising companies on corporate and capital markets matters. As well as his continued work on M&A transactions, he also assists clients with real estate acquisitions and IPOs.

Jack Marriott is head of the Maples corporate group in London. As well as his work on high-value M&A, he also regularly assists clients on SPAC-related transactions.

"Jack Marriott is an experienced hand, a calm presence, and a welcome sounding board when things get tricky. He understands the industry and can speak to Cayman issues well."

"Jack is great - he's a pleasure to work with. He's very knowledgeable, commercial and great with clients."