Trusts
Global Guide 2024 : Jersey
Band 1
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+44 1534 514 000About
Provided by Ogier
Ogier's Private Wealth team in Jersey, led by partners James Campbell and Josephine Howe, is a leading dedicated non-contentious trusts team.
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, Josephine Howe, and Katherine Neal.
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
"The Ogier team are attentive and knowledgeable. They have a plethora of experience and work well together to source the necessary advice."
"Ogier handle complex matters but are still able to provide clear advice."
"Ogier is very good and has an expert team."
"The Ogier team are attentive and knowledgeable. They have a plethora of experience and work well together to source the necessary advice."
"Ogier handle complex matters but are still able to provide clear advice."
"Ogier is very good and has an expert team."
Notable Practitioners
Steve Meiklejohn of Ogier is an established practitioner who is widely regarded for his experience in Jersey trust matters.
"If Steve says something, you give it real credibility."
"Steve is very good, he's an excellent lawyer."
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 is very approachable and able. His practice is global."
"James is very technical but he also has good people skills."
"James is a good lawyer, practical and commercial."
Josephine Howe of Ogier is experienced in a range of offshore matters including family offices, focusing on non-contentious trust work.
"Josephine brings a perfect balance of professionalism, attentiveness, friendliness and level of service, each and every time."
"Josephine is very good and reliable in all matters of trust work."
"Josephine is extremely commercial, with a very fast turnaround. She is a very responsive lawyer."
Katherine Neal is a trusts and employee benefits and pensions practitioner who is well regarded for her expertise in those areas.
"Katherine is knowledgeable and practical - a solution finder with great experience in trusts."
"Katherine has a good strong knowledge of trusts and pensions in Jersey."
"Katherine is an expert in her field."
Ranked Lawyers at
Ogier
Jersey