High Net Worth Guide 2026 : Cayman Islands
Ranked Individual
Provided by Chambers
Maples Group has a growing private client and trusts practice in the Cayman Islands following the hire of Nicholas Holland in 2024. The team handles contentious and non-contentious trusts matters for high net worth individuals and is also noted for commercial trusts work.
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Maples has a true multi-jurisdictional perspective and is able to bring that to bear when needed.
Maples Group’s trusts and private client department distinguishes itself through a combination of deep technical expertise and a highly collaborative approach to complex matters. Their team has a strong command of sophisticated trust structures, cross‑border issues, and high‑value asset arrangements, which sets them apart from many other firms in the industry.
Maples Group gave thorough and prompt advice on Cayman Islands trust law issues, demonstrating substantial expertise in the field.
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Nicholas Holland is the global head of Maples' trust and private client practice. Holland advises on international and estates matters, including contentious trust work.
Nicholas Holland brings a great depth of international trusts and estates experience to Maples Group.
Nick is very respected for his trust expertise. He is one of the best negotiators I have ever worked with as he is able to perfectly balance client anxiety and expectations versus commercial realities.
Nick is not only pleasant to work with, but he is also understanding, patient and solution-oriented.
It was great to work with Nicholas. He provided prompt, thorough and practical Cayman Islands advice that reflected his substantial experience as a trusts and estates practitioner.
Offshore: Trusts
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