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Ogier

Ogier

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Guernsey

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Private client, trusts and tax

The ‘highly practical and commercial’ lawyers that make up Ogier’s trusts practice advise HNW clients on the structuring of their trusts and other asset planning matters, and are also able to help with family and business relocations into Guernsey. The team is headed by ‘the best non-contentious trust lawyer in the Channel Islands’ Matt Guthrie, who acts for professional trustees, HNW settlors and beneficiaries in relation to their trusts and foundations, and associated international reporting requirements. Catherine Moore provides additional trust formation and administration expertise, while Chris Hards, who made partner in October 2024, advises clients on semi- and non-contentious trusts and wills matters.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Matt Guthrie is the best private client lawyer in Guernsey. He is personable, technical and sympathetic to all clients that we work on together. He puts clients at ease immediately and has the ability to deconstruct complex client scenarios and apply logic in a way that is easy for the clients to follow.'
  • 'The team at Ogier is a very experienced and balanced team. There is clear technical ability throughout all levels. It is Matt's Guthrie's leadership qualities and undoubted technical ability that distinguish Ogier. Matt's ability is contagious and it is clear that his team members have clear ambitions to match his quality.'
  • ‘Matt Guthrie is, in my opinion, the best non-contentious trust lawyer in the Channel Islands. Incredibly smart and my go-to for complex cases.’
  • ‘Ogier offers an exceptional partner-led service - Matt Guthrie and Catherine Moore are always available and will be leading the file. Given some of the calibre of clients we have, this is important to me and I really appreciate it.’
  • ‘They provide practical advice, which isn’t purely technical.’
  • ‘A strong and experienced team which is easy to work with.’

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Matt Guthrie

Other key lawyers

Catherine Moore; Chris Hards; Diana Rodriguez