Ogier duo Sophie Denman and Samantha Hoare have been recognised as rising stars of the private client profession in the 2023 eprivateclient NextGen Leaders List.
Sophie (pictured) is a managing associate in Ogier’s Private Wealth team in Guernsey, specialising in Guernsey and BVI law. A STEP qualified trusts and estates practitioner, she has extensive technical experience in advising trustees, settlors and beneficiaries in respect of complex and high-value wealth structures. Sophie’s skills have previously been recognised through multiple STEP Excellence Awards wins and her listing as a “Rising Leader” with Private Client Global Elite for two consecutive years.
Global head of Private Wealth, Matt Guthrie said: “Sophie is not only dedicated to her clients, but to her colleagues as a valued member of Ogier’s diversity, equity and inclusion employee network. She is passionate about supporting the firm in its genuine, bold and engaged commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion to ensure Ogier continues to be a great and progressive place to work for its staff. It is fantastic to see Sophie’s dedication and contribution to both her clients and her colleagues at Ogier recognised with this prestigious listing. Congratulations Sophie.”
Samantha is a managing associate in Ogier’s Dispute Resolution team in Jersey. She has advised on complex contentious trusts matters, sanctions issues for trust companies within Jersey, and on a wide variety of contentious private client issues that arise in the offshore arena. A long-standing Advocate, Sam is considered to be a trusted advisor by key clients.
Head of Dispute Resolution in Jersey, Nick Williams added: “We’re delighted to see Sam recognised by eprivateclient as a NextGen Leader. Beyond Sam’s integral part in client-facing work, she has taken an active role in mentoring junior associates and promoting career development. The conscientious and collaborative approach she adopts is a crucial part of our “people first” approach. This is a thoroughly well-deserved recognition, and we look forward to see Sam’s continued success with Ogier.”
