Maples Group Names 16 New Global Partners and Of Counsel in 2025
Maples and Calder, the Maples Group’s law firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of 16 of its lawyers to Partner and Of Counsel this year. The new cohort represent the strength and depth of the international law firm’s Cayman Islands, Dubai, Hong Kong, Irish, Jersey and Luxembourg legal offerings with lawyers from six of its offices represented in the latest round of promotions.
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Maples and Calder, the Maples Group’s law firm, is pleased to announce its 2025 global Partner and Of Counsel promotions. The 16 newly appointed lawyers represent the breadth of talent and leadership of the international law firm with promotions spanning across six of its 15 global offices.
The newly elected Partners and Of Counsel have been made across the firm’s core practice areas of Corporate, Dispute Resolution & Insolvency, Finance and Funds & Investment Management in its Cayman Islands, Dubai, Dublin, Hong Kong, Jersey and Luxembourg offices. With a global team of nearly 3000 lawyers and professionals, these latest appointments strengthen the Group’s legacy and reinforce its commitment to consistently deliver high-quality, time zone-convenient and innovative services to its international clients.
Global Managing Partner, Jonathan Green, said “It is with great pleasure that I announce these appointments on behalf of the Maples Group. Our new Partners and Of Counsel continue to exemplify our core values of excellence, dedication to client service, and integrity. Their contribution has been invaluable and their new roles further strength our ability to service our clients with the highest level of professionalism and expertise for years to come.”
A list of the newly appointed Partners and Of Counsel by office will be updated below in due course.
Asia Appointments
Maples Group Appoints Of Counsel Duo in Hong Kong
Maples and Calder, the Maples Group’s law firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of two of its lawyers to Of Counsel in its Hong Kong office. The two new Of Counsel have been appointed to the firm’s Asia Dispute Resolution & Insolvency and Funds & Investment Management practices, demonstrating their broad range of skills and contributions to the firm.
The new Of Counsel are Jean Bao (Dispute Resolution & Insolvency) and Aidan O’Regan (Funds & Investment Management).
In their new leadership roles, Jean and Aidan will work closely with John Trehey, Head of the Asia Dispute Resolution team, and Ann Ng, Head of the Asia Funds & Investment Management team, to help drive strategic initiatives and continue to provide exceptional client service across the region.
Commenting on the promotions, Asia Regional Managing Partner, Michael Gagie said, “We are pleased to announce the promotion of Jean and Aidan to Of Counsel. They have demonstrated strong commitment and excellence in their respective practices and to the wider firm. Their promotion is reflective of their hard work and legal acumen given to their clients and colleagues. We are confident that they will continue to provide outstanding service and leadership in their new roles.”
Ann Ng and John Trehey echoed similar sentiments.
Ann added, “Aidan’s expertise and dedication have been invaluable. On behalf of the Asia Funds & Investment Management team, I congratulate Aidan on his new role where he will continue to excel and contribute significantly to our clients and the practice.”
“Jean’s promotion is a testament to her skills and commitment to our clients and practice. The Asia Dispute Resolution & Insolvency practice congratulates Jean and looks forward to working closely with her in this new leadership role as she helps drive the practice forward,” remarked John.
Over the past three decades, the firm continues to support and advise on some of the most significant matters in the region, receiving top-tier awards and accolades in the Asia Legal Directories1 as a result.
Recent highlights include:
- Advising SciClone on HK$8.79 Billion Hong Kong Privatisation2
- Advised Global Funds Trust Company, a member of the Nomura Group, on the launch of Nomura Fund Select – Goldman Sachs Private Credit Strategies Fund3
- Maples Group’s Asia and Irish Funds Practices Advise on Publicly Offered Fund in Japan4
1https://maples.com/news/maples-group-achieves-tier-one-ranking-in-the-legal-500-greater-china-legal-2025-guide and https://maples.com/news/maples-group-excels-in-legal-500-singapore-guide-2025
