Ogier is well positioned to advise sponsors in the private equity, venture capital and infrastructure spaces, among others, on the structuring, launch and operation of a variety of investment vehicles, as well as associated financing and regulatory matters. Core members of the team include Tim Clipstone, whose expertise spans closed and open-ended, as well as collective investment structures, fund restructuring and regulatory challenges, and Bryon Rees, who oversees the launch of private wealth funds as well as broader listed and private funds. Rounding out the leadership team, Richard Sharp is well versed in the cell structures used by insurers, as part of his broader funds practice.
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- Responsive, efficient, cost-effective, and keen to see the project through to a successful conclusion.
- The team works seamlessly and efficiently to achieve client outcomes.
- Bryon Rees is an expert practitioner who is proactive, responds quickly and efficiently to queries and document requests, and is commercially aware.
- Very friendly team, who are great to work with; high-quality partners who provide client-focused advice.
- Tim Clipstone is commercial, adaptable, collaborative, and has a great understanding of the market. Michaela Jesson is also highly knowledgeable and efficient. Tim and Michaela work together as a team very effectively.
Key clients
- DIG Ventures
- Freedom Asset Management Limited
- OpCapita
- Man GPM
- Reference Capital SA
- Aequitas Limited
- Burford Capital
- Creandum
- Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd.
- BNP Paribas SA
- Air Street Capital
- Baillie Gifford
Work highlights
Advised the general partners of OpCapita Fund II and Fund III regarding the restructuring and settlement agreement arising out of the winding up of the fund's advisor and promoter, OpCapita LLP.
Advised MEC on its acquisition, through its investment management arm Mitsubishi Estate Global Partners, of a majority interest in Patron Capital Advisers.
Assisted Reference Capital SA with the formation of its 4th fund, Reference Blockchain Technology II, and its ancillary vehicles.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Tim Clipstone; Bryon Rees; Richard Sharp
Other key lawyers
Gabrielle Payne