Widely recognised as a ‘proactive and solution-focused team’ with expertise across both non-contentious and contentious work, Ogier‘s team routinely represents trustees, beneficiaries, settlors, protectors and enforcers in high-value international trust and estate disputes, including breach of trust, forced heirship and rectification claims. The practice is jointly led by ’Cayman’s star trust lawyer and litigator’ Rachael Reynolds KC, and the ‘talented’ Anthony Partridge, whose practice focuses on non-contentious and semi-contentious private trust and estate matters. Litigator Jennifer Fox excels in private client litigation, fraud and asset recovery work, and fund-related claims, while Christopher Levers handles claims involving fraud and breach of duty. Contentious trusts expert Deborah Barker Roye and Gregory Haddow, who advises on wealth structuring issues, are also noted.
Testimonials
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‘The multi-discipline practice allows a client to get one-shop treatment in multiple jurisdictions if required. The teams work well together and the flow from partner to partner is seamless.’
‘Rachael Reynolds KC is Cayman's star trust lawyer and litigator, whose reputation extends far beyond the shores of the Islands. In a major trust matter there will be a rush to her door before one of the other parties instructs her. Anthony Partridge is a talented trust lawyer and delight to work with. He and Rachael make up an impressive duo. Jennifer Fox also impresses in the private client sphere, as does Deborah Barker Roye.’
‘Proactive and solution focused team. In depth understanding of service provider needs and challenges to arising issues.’
‘I mainly work with Anthony Partridge who is excellent with his clients both at explaining complex issues and putting them at ease as to why the plan may be effective for them. He is also very timely in his response and available for questions as needed..’
- ‘Christopher Levers is very client focused and responsive. He is a pleasure to work with.’
- ‘An exceptional team which benefits from the integrated and international approach of Ogier's global organisation of its practice (which is a very joined up approach). Having Rachael Reynolds KC, Senior Partner, heading the practice makes it stand out in the Cayman firmament.’
‘Anthony Partridge and Gregory Haddow are the leading lights of the non-contentious private client team at Ogier - they work superbly together with Anthony as partner using his deep knowledge of Cayman backed up by Gregory's excellent client first approach.'
‘Between Anthony Partridge on the non-contentious side and Rachael Reynolds KC on the contentious, they have two of the best in each field in Cayman. They are certainly our first call for both non-contentious and contentious situations. They are very approachable and give excellent practical advice.’
Work highlights
- Acted for an institutional trustee, and working alongside the family office, in a large trust restructuring in Cayman, involving the restructuring of multiple trusts.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Rachael Reynolds KC, Anthony Partridge