Home to specialists in dispute resolution, investment funds, as well as banking and finance, Ogier’s offshore offering is led by David Welford. Welford is vastly experienced in financial disputes, asset freezing, and disclosure orders. Tina Asgarian is experienced in contentious trusts disputes, Dominic Athwal is a key port of call for private equity funds, and Ridhiima Kapoor is knowledgeable of the establishment, launch, and termination of digital asset funds. Gurminder Sanghera, who is experienced in international finance transactions, joined the team from Maples Group in June 2026.
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Work Department
Dispute Resolution; Restructuring and Insolvency
Position

Partner

Career

David is Head of Dispute Resolution in the Middle East and Practice Partner of Ogier's Dubai office. He is a barrister with broad experience of commercial and financial disputes, with a focus on cross-border company, trusts, insolvency and restructuring matters. He has extensive advocacy experience at first instance and on appeal.

David advises on BVI and Cayman law and since moving offshore in 2014 he has been involved in some of the largest and most complex matters before the courts in the region. He has particular experience of interim remedies including asset freezing, disclosure and receivership orders, especially in the context of multi-jurisdictional disputes.

Admitted in:
2010 - England and Wales (non practising)
2014 - British Virgin Islands

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Testimonials

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  • 'The Ogier practice stands out for its strategic depth, multi-jurisdictional reach, and seamless integration of legal, commercial, and sector-specific expertise. Highly valued by our organisation are Ogier’s abilities to not only provide legal solutions, but commercially viable outcomes which combine the sophistication of a global powerhouse with the agility and attention of a boutique firm.'
  • 'Ogier stands out because it additionally covers European offshore jurisdictions, including Luxembourg and Ireland, which has been useful for cross-border matters involving those jurisdictions. They are technically excellent and extremely reliable for a high quality of legal advice in all the jurisdictions I have worked with them in.'

Key clients

  • ASB Capital
  • BTA Bank

Work highlights

Advised on the establishment and launch of ASB Capital's inaugural private equity fund, domiciled in the Cayman Islands.