Maples Group Maintains Tier 1 Ranking in The Legal 500 Greater China Guide 2026
Maples and Calder, the Maples Group’s law firm, is delighted to announce that its Hong Kong office has once again ranked as a Tier 1 offshore law firm in The Legal 500 Greater China Guide 20261. The Legal 500 commended the firm as “distinguished by its expertise in fund structuring, establishment, and ongoing maintenance, particularly for vehicles investing into Japan or targeting Japanese investors. The firm is also highly active on the corporate side…”
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Hong Kong Partners Ann Ng, John Trehey, Matt Roberts, Nick Stern and Terence Ho were recognised as Leading Partners, while Josie Ainley maintained the distinction of Next Generation Partner.
Asia Regional Managing Partner, Michael Gagie commented, “We are proud to have maintained our Tier 1 ranking for many years – a testament to the trust our clients and peers place in us across Greater China and the Asia-Pacific. This recognition reflects not only the depth of our expertise but also our commitment to delivering exceptional client service. As we celebrate 30 years in Hong Kong, we remain dedicated to setting the benchmark for offshore legal excellence and supporting our clients with clarity, confidence, and insight.”
The Legal 500 Greater China Guide 2026 highlighted client feedback, including:
- “Maples Hong Kong has a highly professional yet personal approach in their dealings with us as instructing solicitors. Their advice on BVI law has always been sound and well-supported by case law and legislation. We are regularly kept up to date with the latest developments in BVI law in areas which have an impact on the cases they are handling for our mutual client.”
- “Provide a global coverage on key jurisdictions, delivering asset management services that are commercially minded and provide up-to-date legal knowledge.”
- “Maples is the leading Cayman law firm in Asia. They are responsive, commercial and knowledgeable about the latest Cayman regulatory developments and how they affect the Asian funds market and my clients. They have a deep bench of lawyers here in Asia and advise many of the most high-profile Asian private equity clients on the formation of Cayman, BVI and Bermuda fund vehicles.”
