Ogier provides advice across the full fund lifecycle, from formation and structuring through to financing and wind-down. David Nelson is recognised for his debt finance expertise, while Anthony Oakes advises on private equity and pre-IPO investments. Kate Hodson is central to the firm’s investment funds work, and fellow Oliver Payne handles insolvency and restructuring, as well as commercial and breach of fiduciary duty disputes. Nicholas Plowman brings standout knowledge of the hedge fund and venture capital sectors, while Nathan Powell, global head of corporate, advises BVI, Cayman, and Jersey companies on significant cross-border transactions. Alan Wong is a driving force behind the team’s technology-focused mandates.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction
Testimonials
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‘Dynamic, very proactive, excellent lawyers.’
‘Oliver Payne: great lawyer and strategist.’
‘Ogier has a well-rounded offering (litigation, finance and corporate) in Hong Kong which is useful. ’
‘Nathan Powell. He knows the market well and is on top of the market trend. ’
‘Alan Wong responded quickly, had solid legal knowledge, and an excellent sense of service.'
‘The Corporate practice of Ogier in Hong Kong is highly integrated and collaborative. I have worked with most of their partners and associates - they are very well-organised team and are able to deliver seamless service.’
Key clients
- Guming Holdings
- Cinda International Asset Management
- Zeekr
- Knight Castle Investment Limited
- China Life Franklin Asset Management Co., Limited
- LINE Investment Technologies Corporation
Work highlights
Advised Guming on every aspect of their IPO from a Cayman and BVI perspective.
Advised Cinda International Asset Management Limited on the successful issuance of the tokenised repackaging notes.
Acted as Cayman Islands counsel for an Ad Hoc group of bondholders regarding a restructuring of certain debt instruments totalling almost US$6.7 billion of offshore debt.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Grace Gao
Practice head
Nicholas Plowman; Nathan Powell; Anthony Oakes; Oliver Payne; Kate Hodson; Alan Wong
Other key lawyers
David Nelson; Justin Davis; Joanne Collett; Florence Chan; Cecilia Li; Rachel Huang; Yuki Yan; Grace Gao; Joanne Collett; Edwin Gomez