The
Maples Group, a leading global service provider offering clients a
comprehensive range of legal, fiduciary, fund, regulatory and
compliance, and entity formation and management services, marked a
very important milestone in its more than 50 year history, having
recently welcomed its two thousandth member of staff.

Reaching
the 2000 employee milestone is a testament to the Group in how it
continues to evolve as a leader in the legal and professional
services industry, providing top tier expertise and advice with deep
sectoral and industry knowledge across its worldwide offices. In
addition to comprising the largest law firm among its peers and
market-leading fiduciary and fund services, the Maples Group is
widely recognised for its legacy of excellence and consistently holds
leading standings in international directories and leading industry
ranking tables.

Alasdair Robertson, Global Managing Partner of Maples and Calder, the Group's law firm, commented: "2019 has certainly been a memorable year for us. In addition to reaching this milestone, opening our Shanghai and Jersey offices following the successful launch of our Luxembourg legal practice, we also rolled out a complex rebrand." Alasdair Robertson,Alasdair Robertson, Global Managing Partner of Maples and Calder, the Group's law firm, commented: "2019 has certainly been a memorable year for us. In addition to reaching this milestone, opening our Shanghai and Jersey offices following the successful launch of our Luxembourg legal practice, we also rolled out a complex rebrand."

In
January 2019, Maples and Calder and MaplesFS consolidated their
offerings under a single brand, now called the Maples Group, bringing
together their internationally recognised services to address demand
from clients for a complete and seamless service unique to the
industry.

Speaking
to the rebrand, he added, "Our journey has taken considerable
time, dedication and hard work by all of our colleagues and I am very
proud to be a part of this remarkable evolution. This rebrand
reflects our clients' desire to use us across multiple business lines
and time zones with the assurance of a seamless service. Otherwise,
there has been no change in the management or ownership structure and
we continue to be one of the largest independently owned
organisations of our kind."

Over
the last twelve months, the Maples Group has opened new offices in
Abu Dhabi, Bermuda, China, Jersey and Luxembourg, demonstrating its
strong commitment to servicing a multinational client base and
choosing locations that facilitate time zone efficiencies and enable
a seamless, multilingual service. The Group strives to foster a
culture that values diverse perspectives and currently employs 76
nationalities globally, affording clients multilingual and culturally
tailored capabilities. Furthermore, the Group demonstrates this
commitment by creating inclusive and supporting working environments
that foster the conditions necessary for employees to thrive.

"We
thank all of our clients and colleagues around the globe for helping
us to achieve this momentous occasion. As the Group continues to
expand, we are always looking for new talent to join our global
teams," said Scott Somerville, CEO of MaplesFS, the fiduciary,
fund, entity formation and management, and regulatory services
businesses of the Maples Group. "We recognise that our people
are our greatest assets and we are committed to providing the
resources and support necessary to ensure both personal and
professional fulfillment. We expect to continue to experience
significant growth across many of the markets in which we operate and
are excited to see our global offering continue to expand as our
clients' needs evolve.”

For
more information on the Maples Group or to explore career
opportunities please visit: maples.com/Careers.

About The Maples Group

The Maples Group is a leading service provider
offering clients a comprehensive range of legal services on the laws
of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Ireland, Jersey
and Luxembourg and is an independent provider of fiduciary, fund
services, regulatory and compliance, and entity formation and
management services. The Maples Group distinguishes itself with a
client-focused approach, providing solutions tailored to their
specific needs. Its global network of lawyers and industry
professionals are strategically located in the Americas, Europe, Asia
and the Middle East to ensure that clients gain immediate access to
expert advice and bespoke support, within convenient time zones. For
more information, please visit: maples.com.