Maples Group Earns Top Rankings in the 2026 Chambers Europe Guide

The firm is praised for providing “precise and efficient advice with a very commercial mindset,” while teams are applauded for being “extremely responsive” and offering “deep sector knowledge” with “commercial pragmatism.” Our clients highlight that the firm “consistently delivers commercially and legally sound advice and solutions in a wide range of areas across multiple jurisdictions.”

This year’s results highlight significant achievements, including two newly ranked practice groups—Investment Funds in Luxembourg and Employment in Ireland—along with eight newly ranked lawyers. In Jersey, the Corporate & Finance practice group has moved up a band while three lawyers across the European offices have also risen in their rankings.

Commenting on the rankings, EMEA Regional Managing Partner, Peter Stapleton said, “We are deeply grateful to our clients for their continued trust and support, which is reflected throughout the 2026 Chambers Europe Guide. These rankings are a testament to our lawyers’ dedication to excellence and their commitment to outstanding client service across our European offices. Congratulations to all our ranked lawyers and practices. This recognition is particularly meaningful for our Ireland team as we celebrate 20 years of the Maples Group in the Irish market.”

The rankings and reviews are based on interviews with the firm’s global clients and industry peers, alongside an analysis of work undertaken over the past 12 months. Individual lawyers are ranked based on their legal knowledge, experience, ability, effectiveness and client service. Law firm departments are ranked on the qualities of their lawyers as well as the effectiveness and capability of the department.

A selection of the Maples Group’s testimonials from The Chambers & Partners Europe 2026 Guide:

Ireland

“The firm is extremely efficient, responsive and consistently delivers commercially and legally sound advice and solutions in a wide range of areas across multiple jurisdictions.” — Corporate/M&A

“Maples always provides prompt and clear advice and is very solutions orientated.” — Investment Funds

“Maples’ defining strengths are its commerciality, responsiveness, awareness of what’s happening in the market and the effort the team puts in to understand its clients’ businesses.” — Financial Services Regulatory

Luxembourg

“Maples Group’s practice is distinguished by a rare combination of deep sector knowledge, commercial pragmatism and consistency across all team levels.” — Investment Funds

“Antonios Nezeritis is a very competent and responsive person in his work, as well as very pragmatic in finding solutions for his clients.” — Investment Funds

Jersey

“Maples have exceptional technical knowledge, strong commercial awareness and deep sector knowledge.” — Corporate & Finance

“The Maples team are very knowledgeable and experienced, and are a great asset to us in successfully delivering projects.” — Investment Funds