Ogier‘s transactional capabilities range from private equity-led take-privates to schemes of arrangement, advising both local and international clients on their acquisitions and disposals and also providing assistance on restructuring matters. The practice leadership group consists of ’standout partner’ Bryon Rees, who handles both corporate and private wealth transactions, funds specialist Tim Clipstone and Richard Sharp, who combines M&A expertise with in-depth knowledge of the insurance and reinsurance sector. 2024 also saw a number of arrivals, with Mourant‘s Andrew Grant, an insurance specialist, joining in December, following the funds and capital markets-focused Liam Murphy’s arrival from A&L Goodbody LLP in May.
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‘I have dealt with Diana Collas many times and she is always dependable, cheery and commercial. She is quick to get up to speed on matters and always willing to assist at a moment's notice, even on very urgent things. Bryon Rees is always on hand at a partner level to provide assistance, and he is again very astute, very bright and always happy to assist.’
‘Their knowledge of the process was second to none, they expertly guided our mutual client from start to finish. Their responsiveness and quality of delivery of service was exceptional, I would not hesitate in recommending Bryon Rees and his team to my clients.’
‘Bryon Rees is extremely personable and responsive, he always provided the right answer and nothing was ever too much trouble. The Ogier team was always on hand to assist and guide us through a process that we were not familiar with. Liam Murphy was extremely helpful and was a safe pair of hands able to step into the breach whenever Bryon wasn't available.’
‘Ogier is a go-to provider for offshore legal advice in the corporate and M&A sector. Partners are hands-on and extremely knowledgeable. The firm is well positioned, particularly via its corporate administration arm, Ogier Global, which provides incorporation and administration services.’
‘Byron Rees was a standout partner working in Ogier's Guernsey team. Byron was a pleasure to work with, providing timely responses and delivering advice on complex issues in an easily comprehendible manner. Byron is our first call for Guernsey schemes of arrangements and is well versed in acting for both listed companies and their potential acquirers.’
‘Byron Rees is very user friendly and approachable. You can pick up the phone to get a view but he is equally impressive on a call with all clients present.’
Key clients
- Brooks Macdonald Group PLC
- Starwood Capital
- The Ardonagh Group
- Searchlight Capital
- ETC Group
- Sixth Street Partners
- Blackstone Inc.
- ComfortDelGro
- Hillview Capital
- Freestone Capital Management
Work highlights
Advised Blackstone on its £1.5bn acquisition and take-private of Hipgnosis Songs Fund.
Advised Sixth Street on its $5.1bn take-private acquisition of Bermudian-based insurer Enstar Group.
Advised Starwood Capital on its £673.5m acquisition of Balanced Commercial Property Trust via a scheme of arrangement.
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Leading partners
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Practice head
Bryon Rees; Tim Clipstone; Richard Sharp
Other key lawyers
Andrew Grant; James Walsh; Liam Murphy; Diana Collas