Ogier, Offshore: Dispute Resolution

About

Provided by Ogier

Ogier has one of the largest Dispute Resolution teams across our jurisdictions advising on technical, strategic and procedural aspects across the spectrum of contentious commercial issues and disputes.

A key contributor to local practice, the Jersey team represents a wide range of clients. These include significant financial institutions, corporate and commercial entities and high net worth individuals from across the globe.

Our experienced advocates play leading roles in many high profile cases, with particular expertise in contentious trust, restructuring and insolvency issues, and commercial dispute resolution.

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Offshore: Dispute Resolution - Jersey

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Ogier has a comprehensive dispute resolution practice that advises on trust, employment, financial services and regulatory matters. Its clients include financial institutions, trust companies and private individuals. The firm is experienced in appearing in various courts as well as having additional strengths in alternative dispute resolution. It demonstrates further strength in relation to competition law matters.

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Work Highlights

Provided by Ogier

Ogier acted for BOS Trustee in proceedings before the Royal Court concerning a Jersey trust with approximately USD150 million of assets. The matter raises complex issues of mental capacity and undue influence.

Strengths

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Ogier provides a large and international team with a boutique feel.

Offshore: Dispute Resolution respondent
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They are sophisticated in how they litigate.

Offshore: Dispute Resolution respondent
UK

Ogier provides a large and international team with a boutique feel.

Offshore: Dispute Resolution respondent
UK

They are sophisticated in how they litigate.

Offshore: Dispute Resolution respondent
UK

Notable Practitioners

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Edward Mackereth

Eminent Practitioners

Edward Mackereth serves as Ogier's global managing partner and is sought after by clients primarily in relation to contentious trust matters.

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Nick Williams

Band 1

Nick Williams serves as head of Ogier's Jersey disputes team. He operates a broad practice where he advises on both trust and general commercial litigation matters.

Nick is always personable and easy to deal with.

Nick is an outstanding lawyer and a brilliant advocate.

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Damian Evans

Band 2

Damian Evans principally advises clients with regard to contentious trust matters, acting for both trustees and beneficiaries.

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Oliver Passmore

Band 3

Oliver Passmore enjoys a strong reputation in complex trust matters and cross-border dispute resolution. He also has expertise in financial and fraud issues.

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James Angus

Up and Coming

James Angus is a partner within the team who is gaining a reputation for his work in trust litigation. He has additional expertise in advising corporates in commercial disputes.

James is an excellent lawyer and a really talented advocate. He is very good on the detail.

James's written work is exceptionally considered and well written.

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Matthew Davies

Associates to watch

Matthew Davies represents clients in a broad range of disputes spanning insolvency to contentious trusts. He is experienced in both domestic and international matters.

He is very proactive and always has a good grasp of where things are in terms of shaping the advice.

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