Ogier’s broad caseload encompasses the establishment of co-investment vehicles, AML compliance, and financial services regulation. The team is jointly led by Simon Schilder and Michael Killourhy, and Killourhy is often engaged in matters surrounding equity capital markets. Marie-Claire Fudge is experienced in regulatory applications to the BVI Financial Services Commission arising out of financial services regulation. Key associates in the practice include Alexandra Jones and Robin Burkill.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is knowledgeable, commercially orientated, and provides balanced advice which is very much appreciated.'
- ‘We very much appreciate working and value the long-standing relationship with Marie-Claire Fudge, Simon Schilder and Alexandra Jones, who have advised us on a variety of corporate and fund topics for our investment fund platform. We particularly appreciate their prompt attention to matters.'
- ‘It is a deep team with good resources and experience.’
- ‘Michael Killourhy is excellent and provides clear and helpful advice.'
- ‘Ogier professionals are responsive, with a rare attention to detail, working well together with all parts of the firm. They possess deep domain knowledge, are practical, and business-like. Pleasure to work with. Great firm!’
- ‘Marie-Claire Fudge and her associate, Alexandra Jones, are outstanding. Knowledgeable, deep expertise, and client-focused. Marie-Claire is a wise counsel and the leader and a quarterback of a top-quality Ogier team.'
Key clients
- Appaloosa LP
- AEW Capital Management
- Bank Julius Baer & Co Ltd
- Joint Liquidators of Three Arrows Capital, Ltd
- Digital Asset Capital Management
- Atlantic Investment Management
- Orbis Investment Management
- Savanna Investment Management
- Lvna Capital
- Man Group
- Graham Capital
- GBV Investment Fund (JPG Wealth)
Work highlights
Advised Van Eck on the creation of its fully tokenised stable investment fund VanEck® Treasury Fund, Ltd. (VBILL).
Acted for Phaze Ventures to establish and launch their new US$50 Million venture fund, Phaze Ventures Fund II LP and its associated management vehicle Phaze Ventures Management Limited.
Advised AEW Capital Management with approximately US$82bn in assets under management, with respect to its BVI-domiciled investment structures.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Simon Schilder; Michael Killourhy
Other key lawyers
Marie-Claire Fudge; Alexandra Jones; Robin Burkill