Ogier is a 1,100-strong global offshore law firm that has served clients for over 150 years. The firm operates in Guernsey and boasts a wide network of offices across the British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, China, Dubai, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Ireland, Luxembourg, Singapore and Tokyo. Ogier has a strong financial and corporate practice with an exemplary record of market-leading transactions out of Jersey. The team is led by a number of highly rated partners, including Raulin Amy, Emily Haithwaite, Niamh Lalor (head of funds), Katrina Edge (head of banking and finance), Simon Dinning, Bruce MacNeil, and Matthew Shaxson (head of corporate) and counts several rising stars.

Highlights  

The firm has handled a range of notable matters including high-profile public M&A transactions, joint-venture agreements, private and public financings and refinancings, strategic acquisitions and corporate restructurings. Its recent role advising on the global merger between Livent and Allkem, resulting in the creation of new global lithium producer Arcadium Lithium, illustrates its prominence on high-stakes, multi-jurisdictional and big-ticket deals.  

Another highlight saw a team provide Jersey and Luxembourg law advice to Polaris Group in connection with financing its efforts to acquire commercial properties in the UK, leased to prominent brands such as Royal Mail, Boots and Whirlpool.  

In the investment funds space, the team had a successful year focusing on private equity, hedge fund management, joint ventures, investment funds, real estate, hybrid funds and various credit and debt funds.  

Key clients  

HSBC, Federal Government of Pakistan, City Developments, Greenlight, Planet Kenya, Natixis 

Testimonials  

“Katrina Edge is brilliant; she is the best legal mind in Jersey” (Banking and finance client)