Ogier’s banking and finance practice tackles the gamut of lender-side matters, advising both sole lenders and syndicates on the provision of NAV facilities to Guernsey-domiciled funds. Real estate finance is also a core pillar of the firm’s offering, as is its ability to assist with the restructuring of loans via both contentious and non-contentious proceedings. Heading the group are Katrina Edge, whose expertise encompasses real estate and sustainable financing, and Bruce MacNeil, a specialist in leveraged finance deals and loan restructurings. Kate McCaffrey brings further fund and real estate finance experience and is also noted for her knowledge of borrower-side matters. James Lydeard departed in September 2024.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- 'Best in class across the Jersey firms that we work with and with a good bench.'
- 'Katrina Edge remains the go-to partner in Jersey within the real estate finance space. Jennifer Cox is now the main point of contact on deals that we work on and someone that we see as a rising star.'
- 'The team at Ogier is above any other I have ever worked with in terms of the offshore element.'
- 'Michael Evans goes above and beyond anyone else I have ever worked with in an offshore firm. Mike is ferociously good at providing technical and pragmatic advice at all times and with an exceptional knowledge of the mechanics of Islamic finance, he is a standout lawyer in Jersey and our go-to.'
- 'Hugely supportive and great collaboration with their corporate trustee function.'
- 'Jenny Cox is a rising star.'
Key clients
- HSBC Bank plc
- Liberation Group Limited
- Albacore Capital LLP
- Greenlight Planet Kenya Limited
- Greensands Holdings Limited
- Ares Management Limited
- Natixis
- Valor Real Estate Partners LLP
- Pizza Express (Jersey) Limited
- Starwood Capital Group
- Hoi Hup Realty Pte Ltd
- Promontoria Holding 403 B.V.
Work highlights
Advised a group of private credit lenders on a senior secured financing of £5.4bn to support the proposed offer to acquire Hargreaves Lansdown plc by a private equity consortium.
Acted as Jersey counsel for the arranger in respect of Project Wildcat – a £274,694,240 financing in connection with the acquisition of 40 properties across the UK.
Advised various lenders on the Jersey law aspects of a series of transactions for The Restaurant Group Limited, including in respect of the Wagamama's refinancing, valued at £520m.
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
Katrina Edge; Bruce MacNeil
Other key lawyers
Kate McCaffrey; Jennifer Cox; Michael Evans