Maples Group Recognised at Women in Business Law Awards 2026

Maples and Calder, the Maples Group’s law firm, has been named Offshore Law Firm of the Year at the Women in Business Law Awards 2026. This recognition reinforces the firm’s market‑leading position and reflects its continued commitment to supporting the advancement of women across the legal profession.

The firm was also recognised across a number of categories at this year’s awards, including Career Development, Global Firm and Gender Diversity Support, Global, with Mary O’Neill also recognised in the Aviation Lawyer of the Year category.

Commenting on this recognition, Heidi de Vries, Managing Partner of the London office, said:

“We are delighted to be recognised at this year’s Women in Business Law Awards. This achievement reflects the strength of our global platform and our ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where our people can thrive and deliver the highest quality outcomes for our clients.”

Blessing Buraimoh, Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lead at the Maples Group, added:

“This recognition highlights the importance of sustained, firm-wide efforts to support the visibility of women in the legal profession. We remain committed to building an inclusive culture that empowers our people and strengthens the impact we deliver for our clients and communities.”

The Women in Business Law Awards recognise leading law firms and practitioners who are demonstrating excellence in advancing women in the profession through market‑leading work, leadership and impactful diversity and inclusion initiatives.

The awards ceremony took place on Thursday 25 June at The Biltmore Mayfair in London.

Learn more about the awards and full results here: Women in Business Law Awards | IFLR.