A key port of call for domestic and international banks, fund managers, and investment firms, Maples Group is experienced in the formation of private equity and hedge funds. Manuela Belmontes is often engaged in capital markets and finance, while Philip Ireland is proficient in investment schemes. Gurminder Sanghera is versed in structured finance, Oliver Simpson handles corporate reorganisations, and Barbara Kramarz is skilled at aircraft finance. Other key members of the practice include David Garvin, who is knowledgeable of Shariah-compliant funds.

Praised as ‘well-established, responsive, and easy to work with’, Walkers is proficient in capital market transactions and project financing. Daniel Wood is knowledgeable of private equity funds, Ciaran Bohnacker handles Islamic financing, and Tom Cochrane is well-versed in investment funds. Luke Petith and Cate Barbour are experienced in restructuring. Murray Laing is often engaged in civil litigation, and Johanna Hendry often advises on corporate transactions. Bryan O’Donnell is another key team member.

Commended as ‘collaborative and responsive’, Ogier is noted for its strength in asset tracing, cross-border insolvency applications, and offshore litigation. David Welford oversees the team and is often engaged in cross-border insolvency and restructuring matters, while Tina Asgarian handles contentious trust disputes. Dominic Athwal is skilled at corporate governance and Ridhiima Kapoor is knowledgeable of investment fund maintenance.