Ogier’s real estate team is highly active in residential transactions, regularly advising on some of the jurisdiction’s largest property deals. The practice is particularly noted for its expertise in strata and volumetric development matters and frequently acts for HNWIs and UHNWIs on confidential commercial and residential deals, often tied to permanent residency applications and relocations. The team also advises on major infrastructure, commercial, and residential projects. Practice head James Bergstrom brings extensive experience in corporate and real estate matters, while Cline Glidden and Jon Hughes bolster the practice with expertise spanning securitisation, large-scale developments, strata issues, and leasing.
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Testimonials
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‘Key strength is permanent residency-related real estate transactions and private client work.’
‘Cline Glidden is excellent in permanent residency by investment, and James Bergstrom in corporate real estate.’
‘This is one of only two teams on the island that I intentionally choose to partner with as a local luxury realtor. The level of expertise, care, experience, and responsiveness consistently demonstrated is very valuable to both me and my clients.’
‘Cline Glidden is exceptional at what he does, with lots of local recognition and a solid reputation as experts in their field of work.’
Work highlights
Advising the purchaser on the off-plan purchase of a to-be-constructed luxury condominium on Cayman's prestigious Seven Mile Beach.
Acting for numerous purchasers and developers in respect of the acquisition and development of commercial development sites in the Cayman Islands.
Acting for a variety of financiers, drafting and registration of security documents for loan secured over several Cayman Islands properties.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
James Bergstrom
Other key lawyers
Cline Glidden; Jon Hughes