Maples Group Achieves Tier One Ranking in The Legal 500 Greater China Legal 2025 Guide

Maples and Calder, the Maples Group’s law firm, is proud to announce its Hong Kong office has once again been ranked as a Tier 1 offshore law firm in the 2025 edition of the Legal 500 Greater China Guide. The firm was accredited by The Legal 500 as the “market leader for offshore law firms in Asia” and has a “strong local team with the ability to provide strong commercial advice on issues important for Chinese clients”. Additionally, “their knowledge of market trends and Cayman legal/regulatory developments is exceptional.”

Hong Kong Partners Aisling Dwyer, Ann Ng, John Trehey, Matt Roberts, Nick Stern and Terence Ho received the “Leading Partners” distinction while Josie Ainley was recognised as a “Next Generation Partner”.

Asia Regional Managing Partner, Michael Gagie commented “We are honoured to be recognised as a top offshore law firm by the Legal 500. As we prepare to celebrate the 30th year anniversary of our Hong Kong office next year, this recognition is a testament to our enduring legacy, as we continue to strive for excellence by seamlessly managing complex cross-border transactions and providing market-leading advice and solutions for our clients in the region.”

A selection of the testimonials received from The Legal 500 Greater China 2025 Guide:

“Having worked with Maples Hong Kong, I can vouch for their high degree of professionalism and commitment to advance their clients’ interest. We have come to expect sound and practical advice from Maples, they are very transparent in their practice and it has been a pleasure to work with them over the last 10 years.”

“Strong local team with the ability to provide strong commercial advice on issues important for Chinese clients, while anticipating and avoiding unnecessary issues – particularly in contentious settings.”

“Maples is our go-to Cayman counsel on matters requiring Cayman advice. They are very responsive.”

“Maples Group in Hong Kong is the market leader for offshore law firms in Asia. Their knowledge of market trends and Cayman legal/regulatory developments is exceptional. I have worked closely together with them on many of the major Korean private equity funds that have been successfully raised, and their knowledge of that market is unparalleled.”