Ogier is the first port of call for a number of notable asset managers requiring assistance with the structuring of Jersey-domiciled funds, also overseeing fund migrations into the jurisdiction and advising on fundraising efforts for clients ranging from private equity to VC, hedge and real estate funds. Niamh Lalor heads the group, with a practice covering AIFMD and other regulations governing the operation of funds, fund structuring and capital raising. Emily Haithwaite is a private equity specialist, assisting clients from launch to liquidation, while Sophie Reguengo assists real estate-focused funds with both structuring and transactional matters. In addition to advising fund managers on regulatory issues, Matt McManus is able to oversee the structuring of co-investment structures and joint ventures. Alexandra O’Grady, who made partner in June 2025, has expertise in helping with the launch of both closed and open-ended investment structures.
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Profile
Work Department
Investment Funds; Private Equity; Regulatory
Position
Partner
Career
Niamh heads up Ogier's Jersey Investment Funds practice and has more than 20 years' experience as a specialist funds and regulatory lawyer, focused on private equity, venture capital and infrastructure funds as well as real estate structuring, real estate funds and fund formation. She works with businesses ranging from debt fund managers to sovereign wealth funds.
Niamh is part of Ogier's multi-disciplinary Private Equity team and has particular expertise in private equity, venture capital and fund formation and capital raising. She frequently advises on economic substance and AIFMD considerations and the full range of ongoing fund operation, including regulatory compliance, term extensions, wind-down and termination.
Admitted in: 2013 - Jersey | 2002 - England and Wales | 2001 - Ireland
Memberships
Niamh is a member of the Jersey Funds Association committee and head of its legal and technical sub-committee and has been involved in a number of reforms to Jersey’s regulatory regime.
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Testimonials
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- 'Comprehensive knowledge crossing jurisdictional boundaries, resulting in comprehensive and quality advice.' 'Niamh Lalor is a standout partner who combines commercial awareness, a can-do attitude and a wealth of experience and knowledge, making her a vital partner to our business.' 'Good industry knowledge, solid practice, responsive, friendly team.' 'Niamh Lalor and Emily Haithwaite are both very knowledgeable and user-friendly.' 'The Ogier legal team is well-structured, efficient and attentive to client needs. The team has considerable expertise and experience in relation to investment funds.' 'Matt McManus has always been responsive, and I particularly enjoy brainstorming solutions with him, and value his deep expertise and experience in relation to investment funds.' 'Ogier Jersey provide an excellent legal service from a technically excellent team who integrate really well with our international firm workstreams. It is always a pleasure working with them.' 'We work regularly with Sophie Reguengo, Emily Haithwaite, and Niamh Lalor. Each of them is excellent, responsive, highly knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with.'
Key clients
- Index Ventures Medicxi Ventures Pacific Equity Partners Partners Group AEW Capital Management LP Cain International Cevian The Fine Art Group The AA Group Maven 11 Orgueil Capital Fundsmith IK Partners Alpstone Capital Knight Frank Investment Management CQS Ethos Private Equity Global Infrastructure Partners London Venture Partners Knife Capital Salt Capital Ventures Limited Alanda Capital Deutsche Finance International Paloma Capital Palamon Capital Partners Pemberton Asset Management Quadriga Capital Schroders Capital Brooks Macdonald Asset Management International EPIC Management Limited Valor Real Estate Partners Alexander Forbes Intermediate Capital Group PLC Neptune International Geiger Counter Limited DWS Real Estate Rockpool Investments LLP Pinebridge Benson Elliot Julius Baer Therium Capital Darwin Capital Ashburton Alter Domus/Aztec/Highvern/JTC/Langham Hall/Ocorian/R&H/Saltgate/Apex
Work highlights
Advised Index Ventures on the establishment of Index Ventures Growth VII, valued at $1.5bn, and on the establishment of Index Ventures XII, valued at $800m, both established as Jersey expert funds.