Chris Newton

Chris is Managing Partner of Maples and Calder’s British Virgin Islands office and Head of the firm’s global BVI practice. His practice spans corporate, finance and restructuring matters, with particular expertise in IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, all types of secured lending as well as distressed and special situations, including restructurings, workouts and enforcement matters.

Chris advises financial institutions, investment funds, sponsors, multinational businesses and high-net-worth investors on complex cross-border transactions. He also provides strategic counsel to public companies on governance, regulatory and transactional matters

Chris is a trusted adviser to clients across North America, LATAM, the Middle East and other key international markets. Recognised by all leading legal directories, he is ranked Band 1 by Chambers and Partners, a “Leading Partner” by Legal 500 and a “Market Leader” by IFLR1000. Clients value his commercial judgement and pragmatic advice, with one noting: “Chris Newton has a practical and business-minded approach. He is adept at managing complex transactions and drafting clear, precise documents that protect our interests.”

Beyond his client practice, Chris holds several key leadership roles within the Maples Group, helping to drive the strategic direction and operational leadership of the firm’s BVI business and its wider service offering. He also serves as a director of BVI Finance and regularly contributes to governmental working groups and committees relevant to the BVI financial services industry.