Ogier > St Peter Port, Guernsey > Firm Profile

‘Market leaders in all aspects of offshore law.’

‘Speed of response, delivery to tight timelines and general market knowledge and acumen.’

‘Ogier is responsive and practical in its approach. They have good client handling skills and are willing to support client initiatives.’

‘The team are extremely engaged and proactive in offering commercial advice. They are also cognisant of our work flows and deadlines – honouring the latter, even when a quick turnaround is needed.’

‘Paul Chanter is extremely engaged and client relationship-focused, providing commercial and practical advice.’

‘Very responsive and take great care even with small pieces of work.’

‘The team have a fantastic knowledge of the UK and Guernsey property market, regime and the idiosyncrasies that make the Channel Islands unique. The responsiveness and availability is also commendable.’

‘Martín Casas’ knowledge of Guernsey property has been a tremendous asset in negotiating our new long-term lease and in exiting and finalising our break from the previous premises, which has proved seamless thanks to his assistance.’

‘The team knows the ins and outs of the Guernsey real estate market like no other team on the island.’

‘Martyn Baudains marries legal and commercial advice like no other. He appreciates one without the other doesn’t work. A truly excellent advisor.’

‘They talk in plain English and present the details in an easily readable way.’

‘Martín Casas is always available, he is very responsive to queries.’

‘Martín Casas is always a pleasure to work with. Knowledgeable, commercially minded, thorough and responsive. A useful person to have on your side to get a transaction over the line.’

‘Good team, technically proficient, responsive and helpful.’

‘Easy to work with, timely and commercial advice.’

‘The Ogier team is responsive when providing offshore assistance.’

‘Super responsive and willing to invest time in helping on matters to build a long-term relationship rather than just focusing on execution from deal to deal (although they are also very good at that too).’

‘The team is really user-friendly and responsive, and totally reliable. High quality advice delivered in a very professional manner.’

‘Bryon Rees leads the team and is a pleasure to work with. He and his team are always ready and willing to help and deliver top quality advice in a timely and efficient way.’

‘Good communication skills and in-depth technical expertise. Transparent billing procedure.’

‘Tim Clipstone and James Dickinson are user-friendly, always available and commercially focused.’

‘Bryan De Verneuil-Smith: exceptionally easy to work with, receptive to all the issues, concerns, and client demands, in addition to an in-depth understanding of the law and sound judgment as to the arguments that could be made and how to present them.’

‘Ogier has one of the largest litigation teams in Guernsey and across the Channel Islands. This allows it to take on larger, cross-border litigation projects and ensure that client deliverables are met.’

‘Mathew Newman is a very well respected and seasoned advocate who leads the Guernsey team. He has an excellent record in the Guernsey courts and has a stellar knowledge of the law.’

‘Mathew Newman – excellent leader of the team, very commercially astute and guides clients through the various stages of litigation in a reassuring and calm manner. Sandie Lyne – very strong practitioner in the team, technically very knowledgeable and a confident presence when dealing with stressful matters.’

‘The Ogier dispute resolution team is a real class act – always on the ball, handling difficult technical legal questions and commercial issues with the same ease. An excellent team to have on your side when you need first-rate advice.’

‘Sandie Lyne is excellent. She has all the usual qualities that make a lawyer first-rate: legal ability, commercial awareness and a great client manner. What makes her different from her competitors is her ability to work out the best way to win a case and persuade a court – even in difficult circumstances – to grant the remedy sought.’

‘Ogier’s Guernsey dispute resolution team is a market leader in quality and commerciality of advice, with very reasonable charge-out rates by contrast to competitors.’

‘Bryan De Verneuil-Smith is a delight to work with. Hardworking, thoughtful, with attention to detail and a strong awareness of the arguments which are likely to find favour with a judge. Mathew Newman is a savvy commercial litigator with good strategic awareness.’

‘Ogier has helped our company in many ways over the years. Understanding our business and our clients has been essential in Ogier providing bespoke options to us and our clients. This helps us get to the heart of matters quickly, reduces cost and helps us resolve matters efficiently too. Ogier can explain complex matters in a way that is easily understandable so that we can identify the issues. Ogier are also very responsive.’

‘Prompt and efficient service, with really personable staff. There is a real sense of commercial thinking, whilst safeguarding the interest of the trustees and beneficiaries as a whole.’

‘Chris Hards is personable, efficient and has a great way of explaining complex matters and never gets flustered. Matthew Guthrie has excellent technical ability and is able to pick up on the key elements without issue and cut through to the heart of what is really important.’

‘They couple a private client expertise with the corporate mindset which clients are looking for.’

‘The team is very strong in trusts, with a track record of advising on and structuring complex assets in the HNW and UHNW space for international clients.’

‘Ogier have a very strong team in Guernsey which provides a wide range of skillsets and experience. We have benefitted from their advice and support in general trust matters, and more complex matters such as divorces of trust settlors and beneficiaries, and charity legislation. It is reassuring to know that a wide range of advice and support can be obtained from within one firm.’

‘Very cohesive and great partner engagement.’

‘The team at Ogier, led by Matthew Guthrie, is first tier. I’ve worked with them on a number of complex and very high value trust matters, and they are responsive, detailed and also commercial in their provision of advice.’

‘In a situation where it can be very easy to lose perspective, after having spoken to Rachel DeSanges she always makes me feel more grounded and balanced.’

‘Super responsive, practical and commercial in their advice.’

‘Rachel DeSanges is pragmatic, commercial and the kind of lawyer you want sitting alongside you when you are tackling really tricky employment issues.’

‘By far the most pragmatic and knowledgeable employment law practice on the island. Succinct and commercial advice, protecting both employer and employee interests.’

‘Rachel DeSanges provides comprehensive and accurate advice, allowing the client to tap in to her past experiences and extensive knowledge. Rachel recognises that employment cases require a quick turnaround, with pragmatic and accurate advice provided to enable the client to swiftly deal with any issue before it has a chance to escalate. Rachel’s knowledge, experience and client relationship skills are second to none.’

‘A very strong employment law team who provide timely and concise advice. Excellent management of time spent together with exceptional communication skills whilst maintaining a friendly, straightforward approach. I would not hesitate to recommend this team to colleagues and peers.’

‘Rachel DeSanges and Fay Warrilow have provided excellent advice and support on a number of legal matters. Excellent communicators, concise, relevant advice and information provided in a timely manner with excellent backup if required.’

‘Rachel DeSanges is excellent. Her thorough knowledge and standing in the market instils great confidence. She cuts through to the key issues and provides practical advice in a calm and authoritative manner, whilst at the same time being personable and sensitive to the facts. She would always be my first call.’

‘Tim Clipstone has strong technical knowledge and is a good communicator, summarising more difficult matters succinctly. Tim is also commercially minded providing sensible solutions. Richard Doyle is responsive and engaged with good communication skills.’

‘Partner-led team with very deep experience and long-term working together. Strong culture of client service, always delivering work on time and in a commercial manner to achieve results.’

‘Exceptional experience and worth ethic at all levels of the team.’

‘Their advice and assistance has always been timely and commercial.’

‘Bryon Rees and James Dickinson have staffed the matter leanly but remained responsive and available throughout (including a very late closing). They are a pleasure to work with and fitted seamlessly into a large cross-border team of multiple advisers.’

‘Ogier is a go-to firm for offshore legal support. They are experts in their jurisdictions and provide consistent service.’

‘The team provides quality and timely assistance, always happy and ready to advise, very knowledgable on Guernsey corporate law matters. All very friendly, available and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Tim Clipstone is an excellent lawyer with strong technical skills and a pragmatic approach.’

‘Richard Daggett is the standout individual on the legal side. He “gets it”, is commercial with his advice, and works to make sure deals are delivered on time.’

‘Alexander Curry is a strong practitioner – good with clients and has an eye for the detailed technical issues.’

‘I deal with Richard Daggett for the most part. He is responsive, diligent and an absolute pleasure to deal with.’

‘The Ogier corporate team are our “go-to team” for all client corporate matters. The range of experience and depth of team are not replicated at other firms.’

‘Very down to earth, solution-driven and amiable.’

‘Good availability and responsive.’

‘Fully resourced, technically excellent and partner-led team.’

‘Matthew Shaxson is both technically strong and commercially excellent, with solid advice. Furthermore, from a regulatory perspective, he is tuned in and up to speed with the regulator’s expectations, which, coupled with the fact that he is providing legal advice, sets him (and his team) apart from the regulatory consultancy firms.’