Maples Group’s Dubai Office Recognised at 2024 IFLR Middle East Awards
The Maples Group is pleased to announce that it has been recognised once again at the IFLR Middle East Awards 2024. The awards, which took place on 22 October 2024, celebrated the most innovative and impactful legal work in the region. These awards are a testament to the outstanding achievements of law firms, legal teams and lawyers that have demonstrated excellence in their respective fields.
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The Group is proud to have supported clients on the winning deals in the following categories:
- Loan Deal of the Year: GEMS Group
- Editor’s Choice Impact Deal: Property Finder
- Editor’s Choice Impact Deal: Drake & Scull
The firm played a pivotal role in the successful structuring and execution of a significant loan transaction for the GEMS Group. This loan awards recognise the firm’s expertise in navigating complex financial landscapes and delivering innovative solutions that meet the unique needs of its clients.
Additionally, the firm’s exceptional work on the Property Finder loan transaction has also been acknowledged with an impact award. The Maples Group’s ability to provide strategic advice and seamless execution has been instrumental in facilitating this critical financing arrangement, further solidifying its reputation as a trusted advisor in the region.
The firm’s involvement in the debt restructuring of Drake & Scull earned an impact award. This pivotal transaction was part of Drake & Scull’s comprehensive restructuring plan and capital raising initiative.
Dubai office Joint Managing Partner Manuela Belmontes commented: “We are incredibly honoured to receive these awards from IFLR. These accolades reflect the hard work and dedication of our talented teams, who consistently strive to deliver exceptional service to our clients. We are proud to be recognised for our contributions to these landmark transactions and look forward to continuing our tradition of excellence in the region.”
Lawyers involved in the award-winning deals include Joint Managing Partner, Manuela Belmontes, Of Counsel, Gurminder Sanghera, and Associate, Barbara Kramarz.
Professionals from the Group’s fiduciary services team provided a suite of fiduciary, share trustee, director, and corporate administration services on some of the award-winning deals and include Norbert Neijzen, Regional Head of Fiduciary and John Irwin, Vice President.