The Legal 500 > United Kingdom - Solicitors > Jersey > Corporate and commercial

‘A sharp, practical, efficient and effective team, more than able to hold its own with large US law firms.‘

‘A highly responsive, energetic team which navigates Jersey law and practice smoothly, providing concise, commercial advice along the way. Clear market leaders in Jersey for corporate work.‘

‘James Willmott is a strong communicator and gives clear, pragmatic advice. He also has excellent technical knowledge that he can deploy quickly.‘

‘Guy Coltman has a good no-nonsense attitude to getting deals over the line and is acutely alive to the client’s commercial goals.‘

‘The premium offshore firm for significant corporate transactions.’

‘An extremely capable team: it has detailed knowledge of all aspects of Jersey law, sound commercial knowledge and a pragmatic and collaborative approach to getting deals done. It feels more like a part of the main transaction team than a Jersey offshoot.‘

‘Jon Woolrich is an effective, experienced operator with a good manner and is very easy to deal with. He tells clients what they need to know, what they need to take interest in, and what they don’t need to worry about.’

‘James Hill is a first-class practitioner with excellent client and commercial skills.‘

‘Paul Martin leads with commercial acumen and insight for clients. He is well networked across his firm to act as a true point of contact.’

‘Mark Chambers is engaged, dynamic and very approachable: he knows everything there is to know.‘

‘Robert Hickling provides sound legal advice and demonstrates an exceptional commitment to the matters on which he is instructed.‘

‘Iain Millar is very knowledgeable, and always delivers practical and commercial solutions.‘

‘Ogier has a stellar corporate practice providing specialist legal advice across various offshore jurisdictions and across various different sectors and workstreams. This cohesive team works well together providing clients with the answers they need to get a deal done efficiently and in line with the timetable.‘

‘Ogier has a team of professionals that demonstrate skills and ability in the specific subject matters. The expertise that clients have access to in the different areas of the law and jurisdictions makes the firm stand out from its peers.‘

‘Highly responsive and well informed on Jersey regulatory practices, the team provides a first-class service in support of corporate transactions.‘

‘Simon Dinning is definitely a lawyer you want on your side of the table: he is effective, energetic and intelligent while maintaining a good sense of humour throughout difficult negotiations.

‘Richard Daggett is an exemplary partner and is supported by an industry leading team. He exercises sound judgement on complicated points of law and is able to provide workable solutions.’

‘Matthew Shaxson stands out for his responsiveness and pragmatism.’

‘Alexander Curry is knowledgeable, responsive and personable: he is always happy to assist clients with ad hoc queries.‘

‘Raulin Amy leads his teams well and provides practical advice on local matters with an eye to what is driving the bigger picture.‘

‘Speedy and efficient, with practical knowledge and expertise.’

‘Easy to use and likable.’

‘Bedell Cristin provides absolutely top-class Jersey law advice – they are always very efficient, pragmatic and responsive.’

‘In terms of work quality, the firm is very good at complex corporate work and finding practical solutions to problems. They really add value on deals. In terms of working with the team: they are very friendly, responsive and overall easy to work with.‘

‘Tim Pearce is a very strong, commercially minded yet technical transactional lawyer.‘

‘Guy Westmacott is highly impressive: all over the legal and commercial issues, and a strong and persuasive negotiator.’

‘A deep, experienced and very capable team with the ability to advise on complex issues in the area of corporate, family office and philanthropic matters. The Jersey practice has access to a global network that is well-connected and covers the corporate jurisdictions well.’

‘Paul Burton is commercial, technical and thorough: spending time with him is a pleasure.’

‘Chris Byrne is an excellent senior practitioner with superb client skills who listens to clients needs and delivers excellent advice. He provides constructive and pragmatic advice, is solution-orientated and hugely collaborative to work with.‘

‘A very responsive corporate team that provides legal advice in a commercial way that is relevant to a client’s needs, with strength in depth.‘

‘A very user-friendly and proactive team on corporate and banking matters.‘

‘Mark Crichton is always approachable and helpful. He provides sound legal advice in a timely manner, always being cognisant of the client’s commercial objectives.‘

‘Ward Yates provides a bespoke service which is tailored to the individual needs of a diverse range of clients. It is flexible and adaptable, and provides a consistency of service irrespective of whether the client is a multinational group or a standalone property company.’

‘It is always a joy to work with the team because of their friendly and approachable manner and incisive legal minds.‘

‘The firm is run by committed senior people who provide excellent service and high-quality advice: the sort of people you need on a big value deal where the advice has to be just right.‘

‘Nick Ward is highly knowledgeable, extremely commercial, and always happy to put forward a view rather than simply sit on the fence. His advice is always clear and to the point, and the quality of the documents he prepares is excellent.‘

‘Victoria Yates combines experience in the Jersey market with a genuine desire to get the deal done – and done efficiently.‘

‘Very efficient and smooth operators. Very dedicated to getting the transaction done – it is more like a City firm which happens to be in Jersey.‘

‘Kate Anderson, in particular, is very pragmatic and commercial. She stands out amongst Jersey lawyers in this respect.’

‘Daniel Walker is very responsive, helpful, efficient and pragmatic.‘

‘Edward Scott gives practical, user-friendly advice, and is viewed as part of the client team an the onshore firm presents.‘