Corporate & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : Jersey
Band 1
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Provided by Ogier
Ogier Jersey has separate dedicated Banking and Finance and Corporate practices. The Corporate team advises on a broad range of industry sectors, commercial opportunities and investment-related transactions, and brings that knowledge to each instruction. It's been involved in some of the most complex recent deals in Jersey and has extensive experience in advising on the establishment of domestic and cross-border corporate vehicles, trusts and partnerships, UK real estate deals, mergers and acquisitions. Ogier's Banking and Finance team advises all stakeholders across the full financial product lifecycle, with expertise in fund finance, leveraged finance, real estate finance, derivatives, structured finance, sustainable finance and TISE listings. From debt to private equity transactions and restructuring and corporate recovery, Ogier's multi-disciplinary approach draws on complementary disciplines of banking, structured finance, investment funds, corporate and commercial and dispute resolution teams. From local matters to cross-border deals, Ogier brings years of deal experience to corporate advice and transactional work. They are at the forefront of developments in our various jurisdictions, ensuring that clients can leverage our knowledge to accomplish their commercial objectives.
Key Contacts: Simon Dinning, Raulin Amy, Katrina Edge, Bruce MacNeil, Matthew Shaxson, Richard Daggett, James Fox, Alexander Curry, Oliver Richardson, Kate McCaffrey and James Lydeard
Chambers Review
Ogier is regularly engaged on high-value M&A and real estate finance matters, as well as capital markets work. The firm's banking and finance team boasts an enviable list of top-tier clients, including global banks and financial institutions. Other areas of expertise in the firm include contentious and non-contentious corporate restructuring and insolvency issues. The team continues to handle a series of prominent private equity-backed M&A transactions and is experienced in handling bond and stock offerings including IPOs.
Work Highlights
- Ogier assisted with the recapitalisation of Mileway. The recapitalisation consisted of a EUR21 billion reinvestment from existing investors, who have been offered the opportunity to retain or increase their shareholding, or exit for cash.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Ogier has a strong reputation, expertise and a user-friendly team."
"Our first firm of choice in Jersey. They're a quality outfit."
"Ogier are tried and trusted; they're one of the top firms in the offshore jurisdictions."
"Ogier has a strong reputation, expertise and a user-friendly team."
"Our first firm of choice in Jersey. They're a quality outfit."
"Ogier are tried and trusted; they're one of the top firms in the offshore jurisdictions."
Notable Practitioners
Katrina Edge is the global head of Ogier's banking and finance practice. She is well respected for her experience in acquisition financings and restructurings. She frequently acts for both lenders and borrowers.
"Katrina gears up to achieve the ultimate objective of the transaction. She's very accessible, very practical in how she assists the client, and very user-friendly. She's a pleasure to deal with."
"Katrina will cut to the key issues at the heart of the matter."
Amy Raulin is well regarded for his corporate practice where he assists a range of clients with M&A activity. He operates across an array of sectors including real estate, financial services and infrastructure.
Bruce MacNeil is sought out by well-known businesses to assist on matters such as financial restructurings, insolvency and administration. He assists clients with their banking and finance needs, regularly working with both borrowers and lenders.
"Bruce is tried and tested; he's always commercial, responsive and pragmatic."
"Bruce is a savvy, commercial and reliable adviser with unwavering commitment to client satisfaction. He's always easy to reach and ready to help."
Richard Daggett is noted for his work on corporate matters and frequently advises across a range of sectors including real estate and financial services.
"Richard is very practical, amiable and solutions-oriented. He's a safe pair of hands."
Matthew Shaxson advises clients on mergers and acquisitions. His impressive client list includes leading companies and investment managers.
"Matthew is a capable and approachable lawyer."
"Matthew is a pleasure to deal with and has a highly deserved reputation of being one of the most technically able and accomplished M&A lawyers in the Channel Islands."
Simon Dinning is called upon for his expertise in corporate and capital markets transactions. He stands out for his ability to coordinate cross-border deals.
Ranked Lawyers at
Ogier
Jersey
Members
Provided by Ogier
Alexander Curry
Bruce MacNeil
James Fox
James Lydeard
Kate McCaffrey
Oliver Richardson
Simon Felton