Ogier is sought after for both private equity transactions and M&A, with the latter focusing in particular on the financial services sector and also covering associated regulatory and competition matters. Practice head Matthew Shaxson takes the lead on the latter, assisting clients with both mergers, competition proceedings and AML issues. Both Raulin Amy and Simon Dinning offer expertise in cross-border M&A deals, with Richard Daggett providing assistance to private equity buyers and sellers on their transactions. Alexander Curry specialises in transactions in the tech and natural resources sectors, with Oliver Richardson overseeing deals tied to both Jersey and the BVI. Amy Garrod was made partner in November 2024, and handles private equity deals and restructuring matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'A behemoth in the offshore world - if it is big or complicated, you need Ogier.'
- 'Amy Garrod has been a leader in the market for years, so it is great that she has recently been promoted to partner. She cuts across potential roadblocks with a sensible and can-do manner.'
- 'They are technically strong and commercial.'
- 'Raulin Amy is excellent.'
- 'A very responsive team that produces quality work and can be agile to the needs of what is a complex business.'
- 'Practical and down to earth, always helpful.'
Key clients
- The Ardonagh Group Limited
- Centamin plc
- Eurazeo
- Vantage Data Centers
- Arcadium Lithium plc
- Assura PLC
- Atotech Ltd
- Warburg Pincus International LLC/TowerBrook Capital Partners
- Cinven
- Brooks Macdonald Group plc
- Lone Star
- Crown LNG Holdings AS
Work highlights
Assisted Warburg Pincus on the purchase of an equity stake in the Aztec Group.
Advised Centamin plc on its recommended acquisition by AngloGlold Ashanti plc for $2.5bn.
Acted for Eurazeo in relation to the acquisition and financing of its current investment asset, BMS Group, acquiring David Roberts & Partners for £425m.
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Practice head
Matthew Shaxson
Other key lawyers
Raulin Amy; Simon Dinning; Richard Daggett; Alexander Curry; Oliver Richardson; Amy Garrod; James Fox; Kevin Grové