Maples Group Advises Bain Capital on Final Close of $10.5 Billion Asia Fund VI

Maples and Calder, the Maples Group’s law firm, is pleased to have advised Bain Capital on the final close of Bain Capital Asia Fund VI (“Asia Fund VI”), which raised $10.5 billion in total capital, exceeding its original target of $7 billion.

The Maples Group acted as Cayman Islands counsel on this fundraise, advising on the Cayman Islands structuring aspects of Asia Fund VI, reflecting the jurisdiction’s continued role as a leading domicile for global investment funds.

Bain Capital is one of the world’s leading private investment firms, with a broad platform spanning private equity, growth and venture, capital solutions, credit and capital markets, and real assets. Its Asia platform focuses on investments across key sectors and markets, supported by deep regional expertise and a global network.

A team of Funds & Investment Management lawyers based in the Group’s Cayman Islands office acted as Cayman Islands counsel to Bain Capital, led by Partners Philip Dickinson and Ian Kirwan with assistance from Associate Graeme McIntyre.

Commenting on the transaction, Philip Dickinson said, “We are delighted to have assisted Bain Capital on the successful final close of Asia Fund VI. This transaction highlights the continued strength and attractiveness of Cayman Islands structures for large-scale private equity fundraises, as well as the depth of our team’s experience in supporting cross-border investment platforms.”