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Ogier

Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds

UK Guide 2026 : Guernsey


Ogier

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About

Provided by Ogier

Ogier’s Corporate and Finance, including Investment Funds, practice is comprised of three dedicated teams.

Ogier's Corporate team in Guernsey advises on a broad range of industry sectors, commercial opportunities and investment-related transactions, with particular expertise in M&A, equity capital markets and downstream private equity transactions. They have been involved in some of the largest and most complex deals taking place in Guernsey in recent years. The team also has extensive experience in advising on the establishment of many forms of domestic and cross-border corporate vehicles, trusts and partnerships. Key contact: Bryon Rees.

Ogier's Banking and Finance team in Guernsey advises all stakeholders across the full financial product lifecycle, from debt and other security instrument listings, to restructuring and insolvency, drawing on the complementary disciplines of Ogier's banking, structured finance, fund finance, investment funds, corporate and commercial and dispute resolution experts to provide a fast and efficient service. Key contact: Christopher Jones.

Ogier's Investment Funds team in Guernsey advises on structuring and supporting fund formation, including the provision of registered office and company secretarial services to investment managers, corporate fund vehicles, general partners, limited partnerships carry and special purpose vehicles, to advising on regulations. Key contact: Bryon Rees.

Chambers Review

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Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds - Guernsey

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Ogier stands out for its investment fund, corporate and financing work, demonstrating key skills in establishing and maintaining investment funds. It is regularly called upon by leading UK and US-based onshore firms, financial institutions and multinational companies. The team also provides complementary expertise in regulatory matters arising from Guernsey transactional activity, and offers skilled handling of restructuring, refinancing and insolvency matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Ogier advised the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on the launch of its Ukraine Recovery and Reconstruction Guarantee Facility.

Strengths

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  • Ogier fully understand our business. They are helpful, commercial and willing to get stuck in. They absolutely have the bench strength to handle all questions and they have strong expertise in funds.

    Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds respondentUK
  • Ogier are responsive and accommodating. They provide advice in a timely manner, they are very cooperative, and the advice is practical and informative.

    Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds respondentUK
  • Ogier always provides a specialist in the relevant area in the key offshore jurisdiction, and the quality of advice is consistent.

    Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Bryon Rees
    Band 2Bryon Rees

    Bryon Rees

    Bryon Rees serves as the head of Ogier's Guernsey corporate and investment group. He advises asset managers on an array of matters including acquisitions and regulatory issues.
    • Bryon just gets the work done behind the scenes and makes it all run very smoothly.

      Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds respondentUK
    • Bryon is good to work with.

      Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds respondentUK
    • Bryon is an excellent Guernsey funds lawyer who is well connected to the Guernsey Financial Services Commission.

      Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds respondentUK
    • Bryon is a thoughtful corporate lawyer who reads the room well. He is very likeable and subtle. He is not an 'in your face' kind of operator. He is smart and practical.

      Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds respondentUK
  • Band 3Christopher Jones
    Band 3Christopher Jones

    Christopher Jones

    Christopher Jones is a finance specialist who has experience working with large banks on the full range of their needs and is notable for his expertise in relation to asset finance. He also serves as Ogier's head of banking and finance for the Guernsey practice.

    • Christopher is an excellent lawyer.

      Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds respondentUK
    • Christopher is well regarded for his finance work.

      Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds respondentUK
    • Chris is a very user-friendly, pragmatic and approachable banking lawyer. I have no qualms recommending him to anyone.

      Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds respondentUK
    • Chris is excellent and my go-to lawyer in Guernsey for all real estate finance matters.

      Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds respondentUK
  • Band 3Richard Sharp
    Band 3Richard Sharp

    Richard Sharp

    Richard Sharp has built up a reputation in the market for his sound work on major M&A and insurance finance matters. He also has experience of private equity transactions.

    • Richard is our go-to lawyer for Guernsey corporate and fund legal matters.

      Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds respondentUK
    • Richard is an excellent lawyer for insurance matters.

      Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds respondentUK
    • Richard provides excellent service at all times.

      Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds respondentUK
  • Band 4Paul Chanter
    Band 4Paul Chanter

    Paul Chanter

    Paul Chanter is a banking and finance-focused partner who advises banks, alternative lenders and borrowers. He works with these clients on a range of financing transactions.
    • Paul is a responsive and an effective operator. He is focused on delivering a high-quality service.

      Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds respondentUK
    • Paul is at the top of my list for offshore work.

      Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds respondentUK
    • Paul has a strong knowledge basis, deep commercial experience and practical awareness. He provides timely advice that is solutions-focused.

      Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds respondentUK

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