Ogier has maintained its tier one ranking across Cayman, Guernsey and Jersey in the newly published independent legal directory Chambers High Net Worth Guide.
Described as ‘the preeminent offshore law firm’ and ‘a first-class team’, Ogier’s clients ‘have full confidence in the team to provide appropriate and concise advice on any legal matter that arises, no matter how complex.’
The Cayman team ‘has a vast well of experience behind them and continues to hire bright, young and upcoming stars’. Ogier’s Global Senior Partner and tier one practitioner Rachael Reynolds KC is described as ‘a star of her generation’. ‘Rachael is intellectually superb and clients love her’ according to feedback. Anthony Partridge, now recognised as a tier one practitioner, is praised for providing ‘a high level of service’ who ‘takes time to understand each of his client’s nuances and personal circumstances’ while ‘associate to watch’ Gregory Haddow ‘s a leader in waiting. His client-centric and affable demeanour puts clients at ease; he always backs this up with well-rounded legal knowledge that uses his multi-jurisdictional experience.’
Ogier’s private wealth team in Guernsey ‘is pragmatic, alert to risks and engaging enough to listen to clients in order to carve the most sensible path’. Team lead and global head of Private Wealth Matt Guthrie is a tier one practitioner. Described as an ‘absolutely first-rate counsel’, Matt ‘is a lateral thinker and really goes beyond just the textbook. Innovation is where he really excels and thinks of solutions’. Catherine Moore ‘is a great technician with the ability to simplify the most-complex matters’ and ‘associate to watch’ Chris Hards is recognised for his ‘very sound legal advice with excellent commercial knowledge’.
The Jersey team is praised for its ‘depth of knowledge which 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.’ Tier one practitioner James Campbell ‘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 ‘is very technically able and very nice to work with’, and Katherine Neal ‘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.’
New to the rankings is Henry Wickham, who has been recognised as ‘up and coming’. Henry ‘is a safe pair of hands for all aspects of Jersey private client work and is very easy to work with’.
Partner James Campbell (pictured) said: “I’m delighted to see this recognition for the Trusts Advisory Group, which highlights the strength of our team across our contentious and non-contentious offering. As we continue to grow and expand our capabilities, we never lose sight of the fact that our clients are looking for first-class legal advice that’s also commercial, and for a human relationship with their advisers.”
