OVERVIEW
Maxine is of counsel in Maples and Calder's Trusts & Private Client team in the Maples Group's Cayman Islands office. She specialises in advising the world's leading banks and trust companies and private individuals on the establishment and ongoing administration of Cayman Islands trusts, including unit trusts, pension and employee benefit trusts and charitable trusts. Maxine is a leader in the use of private trust companies and all matters concerning the licensing, registration and operation of private trust companies. She also regularly advises clients on wills and the administration of estates. Maxine also provides training for corporate trustees on practical trusts management.
BACKGROUND
Maxine joined the Maples Group in 2004. Maxine has been described as "a key associate" for trusts and private client work in Legal 500 and has been ranked by the Chambers and Partners High Net Worth guide as an "associate to watch".
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Maxine is the Chair of the Society of Trust and Estates Practitioners (STEP) Council in the Cayman Islands, a member of the Legislative Sub-Committee of STEP in the Cayman Islands and of the Caribbean and Latin America Regional Committee of STEP. Maxine is also Chair of the Public Policy Committee of the Caribbean and Latin America Regional Committee of STEP. Maxine is a past Chair of the STEP Caribbean Conference and a member of the Cayman Islands Education Council.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
BAR ADMISSIONS
2004 - Admitted as an attorney-at-law in the Cayman Islands
EDUCATION
University of Western Ontario, Canada, BA (Hons), Political Science (Distinction)
London School of Economics and Political Science, UK, LLB (Hons)
College of Law, Guildford, UK, Legal Practice Diploma
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KNOWLEDGE
- Private Wealth 2020: Cayman Islands 14 September 2020
- Trust Cayman 2019 27 November 2019
- Chambers Private Wealth 2019 Cayman Islands 23 October 2019
- Step Journal Flexibility Unlimited 30 March 2017
- A New Vehicle for the Cayman Trusts Industry- the Foundation Company 16 February 2017
- Justice on Display 19 January 2017
NEWS & DEALS
- Maples Group Named Standout Firm in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 19 August 2020
- Maples Group Advises United Airlines on US$6.8 Billion Financing Plan 08 July 2020
- Maples Group Announces Strategic Appointments at Six Offices 05 March 2020
- Maples Associate a Rising Star in Trusts and Private Client Industry 24 September 2019
- Maples Group Maintains Leading Position in Chambers High Net Worth 29 July 2019
- Maples and Calder Top Ranked in Chambers High Net Worth 26 July 2018