With ‘a wealth of experience in the private funds space’, Maples Group is a key contact for an assortment of private clients on British Virgin Island and Cayman Island law. Praised as ‘accessible, knowledgeable, and pragmatic’ Manuela Belmontes and Gurminder Sanghera often handle finance transactions for aircraft carriers and have strength in capital markets and finance matters. Philip Ireland is well-versed in collective investment schemes, notably private equity funds and Oliver Simpson is well regarded for his capabilities in corporate transactions pertaining to major hotels and resorts.

Walkers is well placed to advise clients on BVI, Cayman Island, Jersey, and Bermuda law. Daniel Wood oversees the practice, which includes banking and finance head Ciaran Bohnacker and Johanna Hendry, who are ‘outstanding’. The ‘knowledgeable’ Tom Cochrane heads the investment funds and corporate group. Cate Barbour has ‘stellar knowledge of cross- border litigation.’ Luke Petith is the key name for insolvency, dispute resolution and restructuring. Nicholas Davies left the firm in 2024.