Corporate and commercial

Ogier

Ogier‘s corporate and commercial practice is well known for routinely advising banks, financial institutions, corporates and high-net-worth individuals on M&A and SPAC transactions, IPOs and joint ventures. Team head Bradley Kruger specialises in private equity acquisitions and disposals, while Angus Davison advises key banking clients and investment funds on the full gamut of corporate and finance work, including SPAC IPOs, de-SPAC transactions, M&A and securitisations. As a part of the firm's Latin American team, James Heinicke routinely acts for clients located in the region focusing on corporate restructurings and recovery work, while Cynthia Anandajayasekeram’s extensive experience ranges from advising on public and private M&A transactions, private equity work and joint ventures, to equity capital markets issues, corporate advisory work and restructuring matters. Corporate and investment funds expert Giorgio Subiotto is also recommended for Latin America-focused work.

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Testimonials

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'Ogier has a strong presence in the Cayman Islands, which provides them with in-depth knowledge and expertise in offshore financial services, including funds, corporate services, and international finance. It also has an extensive international network. This global reach allows them to serve clients with cross-border legal needs effectively. And, they prioritize building long-term client relationships and providing responsive, practical legal advice.'
'Ogier's team members have a global outlook, which is crucial in today's interconnected business world. They bring an understanding of international markets and regulations to their practice, facilitating cross-border transactions and investments.'
'Ogier's team is highly responsive and accessible to clients. They understand the importance of timely communication and updates, which is especially critical in time-sensitive legal matters.'

Key clients

Golden Path Acquisition Corporation
Venus Acquisition Corporation
ETAO International Group
Zura Bio Limited
Energem Corp.
ClimateRock
The Growth for Good Acquisition Corporation (G4G)
Integrated Wellness Acquisition Corp (Integrated Wellness)
ICONIQ Holdings Limited
Pismo Holdings
Three Arrows Capital Ltd
Technology & Telecommunication Acquisition Corporation (T&T)

Work highlights

Advised special purpose acquisition company Golden Path Acquisition Corporation on its $450m business combination with MC Hologram Inc, a Cayman-based company which focuses on the research and development of holographic technology.
Acted as Cayman counsel on the merger between Venus Acquisition Corporation, a Nasdaq-listed special purpose acquisition company incorporated in Cayman, and VIYI Algorithm Inc. in a deal valued at around $400m.
Acted as Cayman counsel to Zura Bio Limited, a multi-asset clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing novel medicines for immune and inflammatory disorders, on its $215m merger with a special purpose acquisition company, JATT Acquisition Corp.