Maples Group

Over 70 members from our Hong Kong offices came together to support our collective efforts for the Hong Kong Legal Walk 2024 on Friday, 18 October. After completing the 6 km walk from Central Plaza to Kennedy Town, the team celebrated our strong camaraderie with cheers and drinks. Since the introduction of the Hong Kong Legal Walk in 2022, we've proudly joined the legal community to advocate for meaningful causes. This year, 100% of the funds raised will be donated to three selected local charities: • Helping Hand 伸手助人協會 • PathFinders Hong Kong 融幼社 • Feeding Hong Kong For more information or to support #TeamMaples and this worthy cause, visit https://lnkd.in/gYzBDedj. #LegalWalk #CommunitySupport #Charity #MaplesGroup #HKLW #CSR

https://lnkd.in/ergvRdJb | Drawing from their experience in new client on-boarding, Matthew DeAngelis, Ya Qi (Ivy) Bao and Nitasha Nanda, share insights and tips for fund managers considering changing their fund administrator. #FundManagers #FundAdministrator #AssetManagement #HedgeFunds #PrivateEquity

https://lnkd.in/eQimSTwg | We are pleased to advise ALAFCO Aviation Lease and Finance Company K.S.C.P. (“ALAFCO”) on the sale of its aviation leasing business to Macquarie AirFinance. This significant transaction, valued at US$3.3 billion, included the sale of a portfolio consisting of 76 aircraft and an order book for 20 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. Commenting on the transaction, Manuela Belmontes said, “We are delighted to have supported ALAFCO in this significant transaction, which underscores our commitment to delivering exceptional legal and fiduciary services. This transaction not only reflects the strength of ALAFCO’s portfolio but also our dedication to providing innovative solutions that meet the dynamic needs of the aviation industry.” #Finance #Aviation

https://lnkd.in/eNqriXct | The recently published Ireland Funds Sector 2030 Review outlines strategic recommendations to ensure Ireland remains a global leader in the funds and asset management industry. Key areas include regulatory updates, technological advancements, and improved taxation to foster growth and innovation. The Maples Group’s Funds & Investment Management Group, in particular our ETF and Private Asset teams and Tax practices, continue to be deeply engaged in this industry consultation process. Our team is well-positioned to provide expert advice on these latest developments and strategic recommendations outlined in this Review. #Funds #AssetManagement #Ireland #Innovation

Karen Killalea, Partner and Head of our Irish Employment, Benefits and Immigration Team in Dublin, will be joined by Associates, Ciara Ní Longaigh and Christopher Bew, for our upcoming ‘Irish Employment Law Cases and Legislation Update 2024 - Key Learning Points for Employers in Ireland’ webcast on Monday, 4 November. Our expert panel will cover developments in 2024 on a range of Irish employment law matters. For more information and to register, visit https://lnkd.in/epw2y2bp. #Employment #EmploymentLaw #Ireland

https://lnkd.in/dbhwVAqn | RAIVEN CAPITAL has chosen the Maples Group as the fund administrator for its new VC fund. See what Fred Tabbal of the Maples Group and Raiven Capital CEO Supreet Singh Manchanda have to say in our press release. #VentureCapital #DIFC #FundAdministration #AlternativeAssetManagement #AssetManagement

https://lnkd.in/etaaUNTj | We are pleased to have advised longstanding client, Biohaven, on their follow-on underwritten public offering of common shares valued at US$287.5 million. Our multi-jurisdictional team included BVI office Managing Partner, Chris Newton, Partner, Ruairi Bourke, and Associates, Chloe Harris and Elliot Ruffle from our BVI office, as well as Partner, Suzanne Correy, and Associate, Kimberly Robinson, from our Cayman Islands office. #BVI #CaymanIslands

We are pleased to be sponsoring the Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Asia Pacific Singapore conference, which will take place from 4 - 6 November. Senior Vice President, Kasturi Majumdar, will be in attendance and is looking forward to connecting with clients and industry leaders. For more information and to register, visit https://lnkd.in/erQFX9J2. #FiduciaryServices #AssetFinance

https://lnkd.in/gTbybwUe | On 6 September 2024, the Luxembourg Trade and Companies (the “RCS”) issued a public notice and a guide on new requirements that will apply to filings with the RCS. In this update, we summarise these specific proposed key changes, including, mandatory Luxembourg National Identification Number (LNIN) for all natural persons registered with the RCS, additional information requirements for those without an LNIN, and automatic verification of Luxembourg addresses against the National Register of Localities and Streets. Our Luxembourg Funds & Investment Management and Corporate practices are ready to assist you in navigating these changes. #Luxembourg #Compliance #LegalUpdate

Members of our Asia Finance team, including Michael Gagie, Lorraine Pao and Irena Wu, will be attending the 6th Annual Asia-Pacific Fund Finance Symposium on 14 November in Singapore. We look forward to connecting with you there! For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/d3NrkqpS #Finance #FFA #FundFinanceSymposium #Asia #Singapore