Ogier
Described by one client as ‘practical in its approach,’ the team at Ogier assists clients with a range of financing matters, notably acquisition, real estate and fund financing, as well as restructuring and enforcement issues. Christopher Jones co-leads the practice, advising on cross-border finance transactions, including those which require Sharia compliance; high yield bonds; and regulatory matters. Paul Chanter acts as the group’s other co-lead, and is particularly noted for advising on leveraged finance matters. Consultant Michaela Jesson advises on secured lending in addition to a range of finance structures, while Matthew Macfarlane, promoted to managing associate in February 2023, advises on multi-jurisdictional financing facilities.
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Testimonials
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'Market leaders in all aspects of offshore law.'
'Speed of response, delivery to tight timelines and general market knowledge and acumen.'
'Ogier is responsive and practical in its approach. They have good client handling skills and are willing to support client initiatives.'
'The team are extremely engaged and proactive in offering commercial advice. They are also cognisant of our work flows and deadlines - honouring the latter, even when a quick turnaround is needed.'
'Paul Chanter is extremely engaged and client relationship-focused, providing commercial and practical advice.'
'Very responsive and take great care even with small pieces of work.'
Key clients
- HSBC Bank plc
- Silicon Valley Bank
- Apollo Management International LLP
- MetLife Investment Management
- Caledonia Investments plc
- M&G Investment Management Limited
- International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA)
- The International Securities Lending Association (ICMA)
- Mid Europa
- Australia and New Zealand Banking Group
- Apax Partners LLP
- LaSalle Investment Management
- H.I.G. Capital International Advisors
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
- Alvarez & Marsal Europe LLP
- Grandcity Property Limited
- Adler Real Estate AG
- United Overseas Bank Limited
- Topland Vintage Finance Ltd
- Hayfin Capital Management LLP
- Nordea Bank Abp
- Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited
Work highlights
- Advised a large US bank on a $2.1bn capital call revolving credit made available to a major private investment firm.
- Advised a syndicate of investment banks on a €450m high-yield bond issuance by a Luxembourg investment company and the entry into a €75m super senior revolving credit facility.
- Advised a syndicate of lenders on the $600m revolving loan facility to a government-owned finance institution.