Maples Group’s Jersey and London Practices Excel in 2026 Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners UK Guides

The Legal 500 UK Guide honoured three Partners with the “Leading Individual” accolade: Heidi de Vries, Managing Partner (London), Matthew Gilbert, BVI Corporate and Finance Partner and chair of the Global Real Estate Finance Group (London), and Paul Burton, Corporate and Finance Partner (Jersey). The Guide also recognised Robert Hughes, Cayman Islands Funds & Investment Management Partner (London), and David Allen, Corporate Partner (Jersey), in the “Next Generation Partner” category. Additionally, Finance and Partner Amy Black (Jersey) was honoured among the “Rising Stars.” Together, these achievements underscore the firm’s strong partner bench and sustained investment in developing emerging talent.

The Chambers and Partners UK 2026 results further underscore the strength of the firm’s London-based offshore practice, with both the British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands practices in London ranked in Band 1. In the Cayman Islands Law (London) category, London Managing Partner Heidi de Vries continues to be recognised as an Eminent Practitioner, reflecting her longstanding market leadership. Harjit Kaur, Partner and Head of the London Funds & Investment Management Department, maintains a Band 2 ranking, while Jack Marriott, Partner and Head of the London Corporate Department, consolidates his position at Band 2 with an upward trajectory noted for 2026. British Virgin Islands Law (London) Corporate and Finance Partner Matthew Gilbert, is ranked in Band 1 for 2026, highlighting his leading profile in complex BVI mandates. Joanna Russell, Finance Partner (London) and co-head of the firm’s British Virgin Islands Funds & Investment Management practice, is recognised in Band 3, reflecting her consistent standing and expertise in BVI matters. Collectively, these results demonstrate the depth of talent across our key practice areas.

From London, the Maples Group provides full-service legal advice on the laws of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands and Ireland. The firm’s Fiduciary Services team provides corporate, fiduciary and administrative solutions that complement its legal practice. In Jersey, the firm offers full-service Jersey legal advice spanning corporate, finance and funds & investment management, and delivers Jersey entity formation alongside corporate and administration service solutions. The firm’s rankings across both jurisdictions reflect the breadth, diversity and integration of its cross-border service offering.

For more than 30 years, The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners have analysed the capabilities of law firms globally through robust annual research programmes, providing an up-to-date view of the legal market and identifying firms and practitioners who set the standard for excellence.

A selection of the Maples Group’s testimonials from The Legal 500 UK and Chambers and Partners UK Guides UK 2026 Guide

“They have great local connections to stay on top of regulatory changes while offering around the clock coverage with experts located in their other offices. The scope of their services is unrivalled.”

“I would fully trust Maples to be able to handle any complex matter. We’ve had a good experience with all members of the team, who are incredibly responsive and helpful.”

“Maples has a long-established practice in fund finance and is very knowledgeable in all types of finance involving funds. It has the expertise to work on the most complex fund finance transactions.”

“They are experts in multiple finance products so are able to get to grips with novel structures quickly. They are always willing to go the extra mile when complex issues come up in tight deadlines.”

“Maples are very responsive, creative and solution-oriented. They also have deep experience and knowledge of BVI. They also work very well with other professionals on international transactions.”

“The team understand the big picture and take a commercial view, considering the aims of all sides before proposing a solution.”

“They take a pragmatic approach and are highly focused on customer satisfaction.”

“Maples have exceptional technical knowledge, strong commercial awareness and deep sector knowledge.”

“They are technically knowledgeable, very responsive and provide well thought-through and diligent advice.”

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

“Maples have extensive experience covering many jurisdictions and their global offering is extremely helpful. Locally, Maples has excellent lawyers who are ably led by experienced partners.”

‘Exceptional lawyers who are responsive and solutions-focused. All work is partner-led, giving access to unparalleled legal expertise.’

‘Extremely efficient, highly competent technically and always display sound judgement and commercial awareness.’

‘A responsive, commercial and pragmatic team that have become our go-to/first recommended Jersey firm.’