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Provided by Ogier
Ogier's Jersey Private Client and Trusts team is the leading and largest dedicated non-contentious trusts team in Jersey.
The team advises trustees, private banks and ultra-high net worth clients on the lifecycle of trusts from establishment, restructuring and administration to succession planning. We have in-depth knowledge of trusts and foundations, enabling us to provide flexible and practical guidance on choosing the most effective jurisdiction. The team combines with our corporate specialists to provide commercially focused corporate advice regarding companies that underlie trust structures or on new investments structures as they arise.
Ogier's Trusts Advisory Group draws together experts from different disciplines and locations - Jersey, Guernsey, BVI, Cayman and Hong Kong - to provide a seamless contentious and non-contentious advisory service which also includes relevant corporate support.
Key contacts: James Campbell and Josephine Howe
Chambers Review
Ogier's team handles complex and high-value trust matters for international clients, assisting with restructuring and other transactions. It is also experienced in private wealth and family trust matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"For me, Ogier worldwide are the preeminent offshore law firm."
"The depth of knowledge enables them to cover complex matters. The Jersey team includes several highly experienced individuals that are well placed to advise on matters touching multiple jurisdictions."
"We have full confidence in the Ogier team to provide appropriate and concise advice on any legal matter that arises, no matter how complex."
"For me, Ogier worldwide are the preeminent offshore law firm."
"The depth of knowledge enables them to cover complex matters. The Jersey team includes several highly experienced individuals that are well placed to advise on matters touching multiple jurisdictions."
"We have full confidence in the Ogier team to provide appropriate and concise advice on any legal matter that arises, no matter how complex."
Notable Practitioners
Steve Meiklejohn of Ogier is an established practitioner, widely regarded for his experience in Jersey trust matters.
"Steve is very client focused."
James Campbell of Ogier is a leading private wealth lawyer in Jersey, who has a well-regarded practice covering complex international trust structures and estate planning.
"James brings together a mix of strong technical knowledge and pragmatic solutions whilst seamlessly managing the wider relationship. He is a true standout in Jersey."
"James Campbell is great to work with: he's always commercial, his advice is always excellent and he is a pleasure to deal with."
"James is simply excellent. He is commercial, astute and ensures he and his team deliver top quality advice each and every time. He's one of the standout private client lawyers on Jersey."
Josephine Howe of Ogier is experienced in a range of offshore matters including family offices, focusing on non-contentious trust work.
"Josephine is very technically able and very nice to work with."
"Josephine and her team are so approachable and I would never hesitate to get in touch with her to ask a query. I know that I will get pragmatic responses."
Katherine Neal is a trusts and employee benefits and pensions practitioner, who is well regarded for her expertise in those areas.
"Katherine is very slick. very collaborative and excellent at drafting; she is really on top of all of the details and very focused on what the clients want to achieve."
"Katherine is a valued member of their team. She goes above and beyond and is very thorough in her reviews and providing advice."
Henry Wickham is a new partner and head of the estate planning, wills and probate team at Ogier.
"Henry's approach combines strong technical skills with a commercial lens that results in highly relevant pragmatic advice. He's incredibly responsive and guaranteed to add value."
"Henry is a safe pair of hands for all aspects of Jersey private client work and is very easy to work with."