The ‘technically very capable’ team at Ogier is sought after by banks and fund managers, whom it advises on both local and international financing transactions, with particular strengths in fund and leveraged finance deals, real estate financing and restructuring work. The firm also advises clients on ESG-linked financing, with practice co-head Katrina Edge focusing on sustainable finance structures in addition to fund and real estate financing. Fellow practice head Bruce MacNeil is noted for his cross-border banking and finance work, in addition to his advice on restructuring measures. James Lydeard assists clients with leveraged, finance and acquisition finance issues, while Kate McCaffrey is recommended for real estate financing.

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Testimonials

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'The team is highly responsive and capable of working with short turnaround times.'
'I've found the people in the team to be very friendly, down-to-earth and a pleasure to work with. The Ogier team feel like a seamless extension to our own, that we can very easily reach and liaise with. Kate McCaffrey is my immediate "go-to" in Jersey. She's responsive, friendly and an excellent lawyer.'
'Ogier have a strong background in banking and finance and are clearly one of the leading offshore firms in this area.'
'Katrina Edge is technically and commercially strong.'
'James Lydeard, Bruce MacNeil and their team are always very responsive and I feel they provide us and our clients with high quality advice with a strong commercial steer.'
'The team is technically very capable, with a wealth of transaction experience and local knowledge to draw on. Approachable, practical and both time and cost-conscious.'
'James Lydeard is commercially savvy and very well experienced - he offers sound advice on a variety of financings and structures.'
'Their knowledge and commerciality in the market is unrivalled. Kate McCaffrey in particular is responsive, outstanding in her legal technical skills and a thought leader.'

Key clients

HSBC Bank plc
Silicon Valley Bank
Liberation Group Limited
Hoi Hup Realty Pte Ltd
Promontoria Holding 403 B.V.
Apollo Management International LLP
MetLife Investment Management
Caledonia Investments plc
Wren House Infrastructure Limited
International Oasis Holding Company KSCC
M&G Investment Management Limited
International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA)
Adeem Investment & Wealth Management
Hellman & Friedman
Northwood Investors LLC
Moorfield Group Limited
OZ Management LP
CPP Investments
KB Securities
Eurazeo Real Estate Lux Sarl
Pramerica Real Estate Capital IV S.à r.l.
Valor Real Estate Partners LLP
Bybrook Capital LLP
Pizza Express (Jersey) Limited
Virgin Atlantic Airways Limited
The Portfolio Club
Pala Investments Limited
Crestline Direct Finance L.P.
Starwood Capital Group
Hilco Capital
Apollo

Work highlights

Instructed as Jersey counsel to Aareal Bank on a £239.9m facility to the Raag Hotels group to refinance the acquisition of a hotel portfolio by an opportunity fund advised by Tristan Capital Partners.
Advised global alternative investment manager Ares Management, from a Jersey perspective, on its provision of financing to Titan Wealth Holdings for the purpose of financing the acquisitions of two major investment and wealth management businesses, Global Prime Partners and Tavistock Wealth.
Assisted two global banks – one as lender of a £185m senior facility and the other as lender of a £49m mezzanine facility - with their financings to Lone Star for its acquisition of a portfolio of student accommodation across the UK.