The Legal 500

Within Commercial and banking, Ogier is a first tier firm,

Ogier’s ‘thorough’ team advised JP Morgan Worldwide Security Services on its acquisition of Schroders’ private equity administration services business. Caroline Chan, Nick Gamble and Roger Le Tissier are recommended, and William Simpson ‘has a broad range of knowledge and network of contacts’. Marcus Leese relocated to Hong Kong.

Within Dispute resolution, Ogier is a second tier firm,

Ogier acted in relation to a Hastings Bass application to the Royal Court of Guernsey. Simon Davies is ‘the Advocate you want for bet-the-house litigation’.

Within Employment, Ogier is a third tier firm,

Ogier advised Waitrose on the employment aspects of its acquisition of two stores in Guernsey, including the transfer of existing employees, the recruitment of additional staff and associated employment documentation. Department head Michael Little is Jersey based. Simon Davies heads up contentious matters.

Within Investment funds, Ogier is a second tier firm,

Ogier acted as Guernsey legal adviser on the establishment of World Shariah Funds PCC as a Class B collective investment scheme in Guernsey. Caroline Chan, Nick Gamble and Roger Le Tissier are highly rated. Managing partner William Simpson is ‘thorough in his responses’.

Within Private client, trusts and tax, Ogier is a second tier firm,

Ogier ‘gives sound, measured advice’, and recently acted on the establishment of a private trust company structure. The practice includes an established team of BVI advisers headed by William Simpson.