Investment funds

Ogier

Ogier fields a substantial investment funds team in which ‘everyone is capable of handling complex deals on a daily basis’. Hedge, private equity, real estate, venture capital, credit, debt, infrastructure, energy, and crypto funds are all featured in the department’s extensive client list, for which it acts on the gamut of matters, including funds litigation, and the team is especially notable for its relationship with Latin American clients. On that front, Giorgio Subiotto is the main contact, while Joanne Huckle and Nick Rogers jointly lead the private equity group. Global head of the firm’s investment funds team James Bergstrom continues to counsel some of its biggest clients on day-to-day matters. Justin Savage is a client favourite for his ‘priceless’ expertise, and Emma Sutherland is one of the up-and-coming lawyers in the market for fund formation, operation and regulatory matters. Tim Cone is another key contact when it comes to Latin America matters, and among a deep bench, Graeme Loarridge and Gemma Cowan are particularly active.

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Testimonials

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‘The team is excellent and we are able to communicate clearly and on a fast pace. From partners to associates, everyone is capable of handling complex deals on a daily basis. They are fast learners, meaning they adapt incredibly fast to changes in the business whether due to economic or legal factors.’
‘They are client based, they think outside the box, they are business driven, they are excellent in managing singularities within the cultures of each country. Tim Cone, Catherine Collins and Laura Sephton are the best in class regarding investment funds in the Cayman Islands.’
‘The Ogier funds team is one of the strongest in the Cayman Islands, providing a top tier level of service with a commercial approach and superb technical insights. In particular, Justin Savage is a fantastic person to have on your side, he goes the extra mile to make his client's lives easier. Other excellent members of the team would be Joanne Huckle, Jess Crawford, Martin Byers and Emma Sutherland.’
‘Justin Savage in an excellent lawyer. Thoughtful and knowledgeable, we find his expertise to be priceless.’
‘Giorgio is a clear leader in the field, but the other members are also outstanding, including Tim Cone and Graeme Loarridge are great, all very technical and available. We have worked in some engagements, such as A10 and BTG, and the team performed well.’
‘The team is known for being exceptionally accessible and reliable. I personally appreciate their commitment to responsiveness and the trustworthiness of their advice.'
'One of their standout strengths is their profound understanding of Brazilian clients. Their familiarity with the Brazilian market dynamics allows them to offer valuable insights that align with our clients' business goals.’
‘Giorgio and Tim are exceptionally knowledgeable, and I have relied on their advice for virtually everything related to investment funds in the Cayman Islands. From simple regulatory questions to more complex projects, they have consistently assisted our company and our shared clients in achieving our goals.’

Work highlights

Advised Aperture Investors on the launch of five open-ended master feeder structures comprising three equity strategies and two credit strategies.
Acted for Banco BTG Pactual on the structuring and launch of 11 distinct new Cayman investment funds structured as segregated portfolios within BTG's wealth management and access platform SPCs.