Corporate and commercial

Ogier

Ogier is frequently called upon in relation to downstream private equity deals, cross-border transactions, and also for regulatory and competition advice. Practice head Matthew Shaxson operates a broad practice, advising on mergers in the financial sector, joint ventures and regulatory requirements, including AML measures. Raulin Amy handles transactions in a broad range of sectors, but is particularly well versed in real estate and natural resources, while Simon Dinning and Oliver Richardson are able to act on deals with Jersey and BVI elements. Richard Daggett is frequently instructed by private equity clients undertaking transactions, with Alexander Curry focusing on transactions in the tech and natural resources sectors. Amy Garrod is a key contact for real estate transactions in addition to restructuring issues.

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Testimonials

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'Excellent standard across all levels of the team. They liaise with other Ogier jurisdictions and other law firms on transactions exceptionally well. Very responsive and always reliable.'
'Raulin Amy is an excellent, client focused lead, engaging not only to deliver flawless service but seeking feedback from clients in order to provide even better tailored service. Oliver Richardson is a wonderful main point of contact, providing overarching advice and also on top of all the detail.'
'Always accessible and swift to respond on points of Jersey law.'
'The Ogier team is the dream team at getting deals done - their knowledge of the market is second to none.'
'Amy Garrod is the team's star - unflappable, an expert in simplifying the most complex transactions and an all round safe pair of hands. I entrust her with all of my difficult deals.'
'The highest quality and levels of responsiveness and a commercial team that can deliver practical advice as well as getting the job done.'
'Richard Daggett and Amy Garrod are exceptional. They provide excellent legal advice on very short notice and are always available to help. It's a real pleasure working with them both.'
'Richard Daggett is technical, commercial and pragmatic. Richard is hugely client friendly and feels like an extension of our team rather than another local expert.'

Key clients

The Federal Government of Pakistan
Atotech Ltd
Wren House Infrastructure Management Ltd
City Developments Ltd
Gravis Capital
Crosstree Real Estate
Etablissements Maurel & Prom SA
TruFin
BEPIF Gurston
Takeda Pharmaceutical
The Carlyle Group
The Ardonagh Group Limited
Anglo American plc
Biffa plc
Clarivate Analytics
The Collective
Jet2 Plc
Warburg Pincus International LLC/TowerBrook Capital Partners
Brooks Macdonald International
Viacom
Trident Trust
DB Financial Investment/Hyundai Asset Management
Urban Logistics REIT plc
The PRS REIT plc
Barrick Gold
Sports Direct
Palamon Partners
Wizz Air
Boohoo.com
TMF Group
Glencore plc
Europe Realty Holdings Pte Ltd (GIC)
Kennedy Wilson Holdings, Inc.
Northwood Investors LLC
Cinven
OMERS Private Equity
Petra Diamonds Limited
Tristan Capital Partners
Coro Energy plc
VI Mining
Eriell Group International Limited
Gazprombank
Realstar
EN+ Group plc
IEG Group plc
Pollen Street Capital
Fortress Credit Corp
Northern Leaf Limited
Vengrove
Crown LNG Holdings AS
CSI Properties Ltd
Labtech Investments Ltd
WeWork
Allkem Ltd
CSA Mine Acquisition
Eurazeo
Pai Partners
Nuveen

Work highlights

Advised Livent on its combination with Allkem to form Arcadium Lithium Plc.
Advised Fortress Credit Corp in its bid to acquire Vice Media via a court-sanctioned asset purchase which aimed to strengthen the group and position it for long-term growth.
Advised CACEIS in relation to its purchase of Jersey companies in the European wealth management activities of RBC Investor Services and its associated Centre of Excellence in Malaysia.

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