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44 THE ESPLANADE
ST HELIER
JE4 9WG
Jersey
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Matthew Shaxson

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Work Department

Corporate, Regulatory, Mergers and Acquisitions, Competition Law, Investment Funds.

Position

Group Partner

Career

Matthew has particular experience in mergers and acquisitions, including acting for bidders or sellers in auction transactions, coordinating multijurisdictional teams and advising on the regulatory challenges that such transactions can present. As a member of Ogier’s multi-disciplinary Private Equity team, Matthew advises on downstream acquisitions and exits, particularly in the financial services sector. Matthew also regularly advises on corporate restructurings, equity and debt fundraisings and general corporate matters. Alongside partner Nick Williams, Matthew co-leads Ogier Jersey Regulatory Group, which provides contentious and non-contentious advice on all Jersey regulatory matters, and advises on Jersey tax reporting requirements, financial services regulations, anti-money laundering obligations and competition law.

Clients have said that Matthew “gives you confidence and doesn’t get immersed in the legal weeds; he delivers the key issues and messages we need to consider” (Chambers & Partners).

Since moving to Jersey Matthew has advised on many of the transactions that have changed the landscape of the Jersey fiduciary sector. He has particular experience in acting for bidders or sellers in auction transactions, coordinating multijurisdictional teams and advising on the regulatory challenges that such transactions can present.

Matthew joined Ogier in May 2015 and is a partner in the corporate and investment funds teams.  He qualified in England and Wales (currently non-practising) at a City firm in 1997 and moved to Jersey from K&L Gates in 2006.  Before joining Ogier, Matthew practiced at another leading law firm in Jersey.

Matthew was seconded to HSBC Channel Islands and Isle of Man for the second half of 2016 as temporary General Counsel.

Qualified at a City firm in 1997; Senior Associate Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson Graham LLP 2004-2006; Managing Associate Mourant Ozannes, 2006-2015; joined  Ogier as Partner 2015.

Education

Midhurst Grammar School (1998); University of Exeter (1991 Computer science and psychology); College of Law (1994); admitted in England and Wales 1997 (not practising).

Matthew is not admitted in Jersey

Lawyer Rankings

Jersey > Corporate and commercial

(Leading individuals)

Matthew Shaxson – Ogier

Ogier‘s corporate practice supports clients with matters ranging from cross-border private M&A, downstream private equity transactions and cashboxes, to restructurings and regulatory work. Practice head Matthew Shaxson specialises in financial services M&A, with further expertise in regulatory matters including AML and competition issues. Raulin Amy handles both cross-border and Jersey-based M&A, in addition to joint ventures and restructuring measures, while Simon Dinning advises on transactions that involve Jersey and the BVI. Richard Daggett handles private equity transactions, as well as advising on IPOs and joint ventures. Alexander Curry and Oliver Richardson both advise on a range of transactions, while managing associate Amy Garrod focuses on deals involving real estate holding structures.

Jersey > Dispute resolution > Regulatory and white-collar crime

Ogier‘s team assists regulated Jersey companies with AML duties and obligations, and is also adept at supporting financial services clients’ applications for registrations and licensing. In addition, the practice represents clients subject to investigations and enforcement actions. Leading the team are Nick Williams, who handles regulatory and sanctions matters, and Matthew Shaxson, an AML and competition specialist. James Angus is another key contact.

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