James Bergstrom > Ogier > Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands > Lawyer Profile

Ogier‘s real estate practice routinely acts for an array of high-net-worth individuals who rely on the team to handle commercial and residential real estate transactions including involving permanent residences, developments, large infrastructure assets, residential land, commercial buildings and condominiums. Practice head James Bergstrom is noted for leading on a range of high-value commercial real estate matters, while Cline Glidden‘s expertise is concentrated on funding issues, the conveyancing of large residential and commercial developments, and high-value real estate acquisitions. The team also fields Sophie Warburton, who handles due diligence investigations, commercial and residential leasing issues, and title work.

At Ogier, the ‘fast, intelligent, business-driven team‘ counts hedge, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, energy, credit, debt, venture capital, and crypto funds among its regular clients. The group is praised for its ability to ‘effectively address complex and challenging issues‘, utilising the strength of the firm’s corporate, finance, private wealth and litigation departments. James Bergstrom acts as the global head of the investment funds practice, with Nick Rogers leading on private equity work, and Giorgio Subiotto overseeing the Latin America-focused offering alongside Tim Cone. Joanne Huckle is the name to note for regulatory issues, while Justin Savage is a key contact for corporate governance and operation matters. Emma Sutherland is noted for the breadth of her practice. Counsel Barry McEwan and managing associate Gemma Cowan are likewise recommended.