With the ‘astute’ Jeremy Snead steering the firm, Ogier has demonstrated steady growth in London in recent years. Especially noted for its experience in complex restructuring and insolvency matters, the firm boasts key capabilities in dispute resolution as well as in investment fund and corporate-driven work. Its disputes practice, in particular, is recognised for its contentious restructuring offering, regularly working on multi-billion dollar, multijurisdictional liquidations. The team is led by Richard Bennett who provides significant expertise in funds and corporate work for private equity and hedge funds. Nkechi Hokstad, who joined the firm in March 2024, is also recommended.
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Testimonials
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- 'Very capable BVI team, with the ability to pull in resource from offices in the BVI, London, Hong Kong and Jersey when needed.'
- 'The litigation team is very well-managed - they are always able appropriately to resource large-scale litigation, drawing on their team worldwide where necessary, even when matters arise urgently.'
- 'Jeremy Snead is an excellent litigator who is not afraid to roll his sleeves up and get into the detail, including the area where lawyers tend to fear to tread - the numbers. This means he is not only great at providing legal advice, but also at helping develop wider case strategy.'
- 'Jeremy Snead is very hard-working, has excellent judgment, and is a pleasure to work with.'
- 'Very highly regarded litigation team, leveraging knowledge from other aspects of their business such as their funds team. Multi-jurisdictional mindset with tremendous bench depth.'
- 'Ogier has consistently demonstrated their commitment to delivering excellent service and achieving outstanding results. One of the standout qualities of the Ogier team is their diversity and pragmatism. They bring together a wealth of expertise from different legal backgrounds, which enriches their approach to problem-solving.'
- 'The professionalism and dedication of the Ogier team have been evident in every interaction. They have a remarkable ability to simplify complex legal issues, making them accessible and understandable. This clarity has empowered us to make informed decisions with confidence.'
- 'The team is extremely responsive and relentless in finding tailor-made solutions for client.'
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.
Nkechi Hokstad
Practice head
Jeremy Snead; Richard Bennett
Other key lawyers
Ewelina Clyde-Smith; Nkechi Hokstad