For nearly three decades, the Maples Group has provided trusted process agency services through a dedicated specialist team, supporting finance, capital markets and corporate transactions across jurisdictions. Backed by our global office network and lawyer-led expertise where required, we offer transparent fixed-fee pricing, fast appointment turnaround times and responsive support, including outside standard UK business hours, ensuring a seamless and reliable service for clients worldwide.
We can accept legal proceedings on behalf of a party that has submitted to the jurisdiction of the local courts, but does not have the ability to accept legal proceedings itself within that jurisdiction, or where a counter party requires a party to appoint an institutional process agent.
Our Process Agency services are available, whether or not our lawyers are advising on the relevant transaction, or other services are being provided by our affiliates.
In addition to accepting service of process issued through the courts of England and Wales, we may also accept notice of commencement of arbitration if specifically requested.
We provide convenient and timely support to clients around the world, including outside of normal UK office hours where necessary.
Our process agency service is delivered by a dedicated specialist team and supported by the global legal expertise of The Maples Group. This lawyer-backed model allows us to provide a seamless, responsive and reliable service for clients across finance, capital markets and corporate transactions, with competitive pricing, fast turnaround times and access to legal support whenever needed.
Please contact us for competitive pricing.
Flexible pricing tailored to nature of transaction.
Discuss or otherwise confirm intention to appoint as process agent
Our engagement letter is prepared and issued on the next business day
Settlement of the Maples Group’s invoice
Our process agency team operates a streamlined onboarding process and will typically prepare and issue engagement documentation on the same or next business day following receipt of the required information. We are committed to delivering a fast, efficient service to help keep transactions on track.
Yes. We are regularly appointed as process agent on transactions where The Maples Group is not acting as legal counsel. Our dedicated process agency team works with law firms, financial institutions and corporate clients across a wide range of domestic and cross-border transactions.
Yes. In addition to accepting service of process issued through the courts of England and Wales, The Maples Group can also accept notices relating to the commencement of arbitration proceedings where this is specifically included within the scope of the appointment.
Yes. While our UK process agency service is coordinated through our London office, process agency services are also available through other Maples Group offices. Our global network enables us to support cross-border transactions and direct enquiries to the most appropriate jurisdiction where required.
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