Ogier’s teams across the Channel Islands and London have been recognised for their ‘outstanding service and commitment’, according to the Chambers UK 2026 Guide.
The firm has been ranked in 11 practice areas across its Channel Islands and London offices, including eight top-tier rankings, with 47 individual lawyers named as leaders in their field. Ogier’s industry specific expertise has been highlighted across multiple categories, with clients saying that Ogier are the ‘market leaders in commercial awareness’.
Ogier in Jersey is ranked top tier across the board: Corporate and Finance, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Investment Funds, Property and Trusts. The Guernsey team is recognised for Corporate and Finance, including Investment Funds, as well as Property, Dispute Resolution and Trusts. There is also a new ranking for Ogier in London, with the firm recognised in the British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands Law category.
Ogier’s Jersey practice partner Raulin Amy (pictured) said: “We are immensely proud of our continued recognition in Chambers. A new ranking for our London office underscores the value our clients place on the strength and capability of our UK-based BVI and Cayman team. Congratulations to our talented teams, whose recognition is deserved for their commitment to their clients, and thank you to our clients for their wonderful feedback that demonstrates how highly our lawyers are valued by those we serve.”
Jersey
- In Ogier’s Dispute Resolution team, the rankings single out partners Damian Evans, James Angus, Nick Williams, Oliver Passmore and Rebecca McNulty for recognition and names Ogier’s global managing partner Ed Mackereth as an ‘Eminent Practitioner’ and associate Matthew Davies as an ‘Associate to Watch’.
- In the Trusts category, partners Henry Wickham, James Campbell and Josephine Howe are ranked for their expertise, while partner Steve Meiklejohn is listed as a ‘Senior Statesperson’.
- In Property, partners Jonathan Hughes and Katharine Marshall are recognised, while managing associate Sarah Parish is listed as a ‘Star Associate’ and consultant Chris Renouf is ranked in the ‘Senior States people’ category.
- Head of Channel Islands Employment and Immigration Will Austin-Vautier is ranked for his Employment expertise.
- In the Investment Funds team, partners Emily Haithwaite, Niamh Lalor and Sophie Reguengo are all ranked, while partner Alexandra O’Grady has been named as an ‘Associate to Watch’ and Matt McManus is listed as ‘Up and Coming’.
- In Banking and Finance, partners Bruce MacNeil and Kate McCaffrey are ranked, with the latter named ‘Up and Coming’.
- Ogier’s Corporate / M&A partners Alexander Curry, James Fox, Matthew Shaxson, Raulin Amy, Richard Daggett and Simon Dinning are all recognised for their expertise in this area.
Guernsey
- In Ogier’s Dispute Resolution team, partners Alex Horsbrugh-Porter, Bryan de Verneuil-Smith, Mathew Newman, Sandie Lyne and Simon Davies are ranked, while managing associate Heidi Sandy is a ‘Star Associate’.
- In the Corporate and Finance, including Investment Funds category, there is individual recognition for partners Bryon Rees, Christopher Jones, Paul Chanter and Richard Sharp.
- Feedback on the Trusts team results in partners Matt Guthrie and Catherine Moore being recognised, while partner Chris Hards is listed as ‘Up and Coming’.
- In Property, Martyn Baudains’ ranking is supplemented by an ‘Associate to Watch’ ranking for consultant Martín Casas.
- Consultant Rachel DeSanges has been recognised for her expertise in the Employment category.
London
- The London office has been ranked in the British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands Law category. Partners Jeremy Snead and Richard Bennett are both recognised for their particular expertise in Cayman Islands law.
