International law firm Maples Group has named Jon Fowler as Global Practice Group Leader for Funds, which works with leading hedge funds around the world. The move follows Maples recent bi-annual elections for various management positions. 

Henry Smith retains the role of Global Managing Partner of Maples and Calder. David Brooks continues on as Chairman and Scott Somerville as Chief Executive Officer of MaplesFS.  

Other significant appointments included: Ed Miller (Corporate), Alasdair Robertson (Finance), Aristos Galatopoulos (Litigation) and Justin Appleyard (Trusts) as Global Practice Group Leaders of the firm's major practice groups. Additional notable appointments include the election of the following local office Managing Partners Arabella di Iorio (BVI), Paul Lumsden (Cayman Islands), Andrew Doyle (Dublin), Tahir Jawed (Dubai), Gareth Griffiths (Hong Kong) and Shaun Denton (London).

"The evolution of our management structure further solidifies our global footprint and enhances the Maples Group's reputation as a leading international service provider,” said Smith. “Our ability to offer legal, corporate, fiduciary and fund services across various offices is a particular strength of our Group and we have seen some significant examples of new business as a result of our outstanding global teamwork."

Maples and Calder is a leading international law firm advising financial, institutional and business clients around the world on the laws of the Cayman Islands, Ireland and the British Virgin Islands. Maples and Calder has offices in the Cayman Islands, the British Virgin Islands, Dubai, Dublin, Hong Kong and London.