The Legal 500

Within Corporate and commercial, Ogier is a first tier firm,

Recent highlights for Ogier include advising TPG Capital in relation to the acquisition of a substantial stake in Lenta, one of Russia's leading hyper-market chains; and representing CEMEX in relation to the exchange and restructuring of certain of its listed securities. BVI managing partner Ray Wearmouth and Simon Schilder are recommended. Senior associates Lee Osborne and Marie-Claire Fudge are also key practitioners. Rachael McDonald departed the firm for Mourant Ozannes' new BVI office.

Within Dispute resolution, Ogier is a first tier firm,

Ogier's 'professionalism is beyond question, as is its local knowledge and expertise'. The practice was instructed by 18 institutional investors to defend over 25 claims that are being brought by the liquidators of the Fairfield Funds. BVI practice group head Michael Fay is recommended, and senior advocate Ray Ng is a 'first-class lawyer'. Managing associate Robert Foote 'inspires confidence'.

Within Trusts/private client, Ogier is a first tier firm,

Ogier 'not only meets the highest standards but is also a very pragmatic practice'. The team recently acted for ultra high-net-worth business families in the creation of family offices and associated business succession trusts; and represented high-profile individuals and families with ongoing multibillion-dollar private wealth reorganisations and multiple claims of a contentious nature that involved individuals, trusts and trustees. Team head Zac Lucas is recommended. Ray Ng has broad experience in acting on contentious trust matters, and Clare-Louise Whiley advises on international probate and estate matters.