Maples Group Appoints James Reeve as Head of Cayman Islands Structured Finance Practice

With over 20 years of experience behind him, James advises on structured finance transactions including CLO transactions, related risk retention structures and CFOs; fund financing matters for both lenders and borrowers, including rated note feeder funds tailored for certain types of regulated investors; and general banking and financing work.

Commenting on his appointment, James said: “I am thrilled to step into this leadership role and extremely grateful to the firm for this recognition and opportunity. We have a diverse and talented team with whom I look forward to advancing our market leading practice through thought leadership, market intelligence and analysis while maintaining our excellence in client care, advice and transaction management – true to our firm’s core values. As always, our success is a collective effort fuelled by client confidence, and with strong market activity we look ahead to expanding the team to new heights.”

Under James’s leadership, the Cayman Finance Structured Finance practice is primed to maintain its trajectory of growth and success utilising his deep understanding of the structured finance and CLO industries. Providing renowned expert Cayman Islands legal advice, the team frequently collaborate with the wider global Structured Finance practice and the Group’s fiduciary services team to provide multi-jurisdictional and disciplinary advice on innovative cross-border transactions.

Global Head of Finance, Tina Meigh, said: “On behalf of the firm, I congratulate James on his appointment as head of the Cayman Islands Structured Finance practice. Not only is it a testament to his expertise and dedication but an example of the firm’s ability to provide career growth and opportunities to our team members.  We are confident that the practice will continue to thrive under James’ leadership and look forward to continued successes.”

James’s predecessor, Scott Macdonald, commented: “Having worked alongside him for many years, I know that James’s experience and insights will ensure the Cayman Islands Structured Finance practice maintains its ability to support our dedicated and innovative clients without whom the success of our practice would also not be possible. It is an exciting time for structured finance and the team is well-equipped for future growth and achievements.”