About
Provided by Ogier
Ogier has a long-established Investment Funds practice in Jersey, led by a team of experienced partners, backed by expertise across time zones throughout our offices in BVI, Cayman, Hong Kong, Jersey and Luxembourg. Ogier remains one of only two offshore law firms to provide both Jersey and Luxembourg legal services. The team is led by Niamh Lalor.
The team advises on the full spectrum of fund structures and strategies, including: hedge, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, energy, credit, debt, venture capital, crypto currency, hybrid, impact and socially responsible investing. We provide clients with innovative solutions to all manner of legal requirements, to meet each client's distinct set of regulatory and commercial demands. Supported by our experienced colleagues in our corporate, finance, banking, fund finance and dispute resolution teams, we can provide a holistic service for every possible investment fund client need.
Our services include advising on structuring and supporting fund formation, ancillary services, establishment of corporate fund vehicles, general partners, limited partnerships carry and special purpose vehicles, and advising on regulations.
The team has particular expertise in private equity, venture capital, real estate, debt, mezzanine funds, listed funds and open-ended fund structures, as well as sustainable investing and impact funds.
Key contacts: Niamh Lalor, Emily Haithwaite and Sophie Reguengo
Chambers Review
Ogier is active on a broad range of fund formation and management matters for real estate, private equity and hedge funds. It also regularly works on restructuring and spin-offs, and has expertise in regulatory matters. The firm's clients include fund managers and banks. It makes use of a large office network in handling cross-border issues.
Work Highlights
- Ogier advised Cain International on the second close of Cain International European Real Estate Opportunity Fund.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Ogier handles complex matters very well and has a depth of experience when it comes to funds and the intricacies involved."
"Ogier has a solid team that delivers at all levels."
"Ogier handles complex matters very well and has a depth of experience when it comes to funds and the intricacies involved."
"Ogier has a solid team that delivers at all levels."
Notable Practitioners
Emily Haithwaite is frequently sought after for her expertise in the structuring, establishment and listing of funds, acting for clients including private equity groups and hedge funds.
"Emily is a highly regarded commercial lawyer and runs a first-rate team."
Niamh Lalor leads Ogier's Jersey funds team. Her broad practice includes working with leading asset managers on the establishment of private equity and real asset funds. She also has experience assisting clients with the formation of litigation funds.
"Niamh is an excellent funds lawyer."
Alexandra O'Grady assists clients on the full spectrum of funds matters from raising to closing. She has expertise working on a range of investment fund types.
"Lexi is a superb lawyer who gives robust, no-nonsense advice and is always quick to respond to queries."
Sophie Reguengo has a burgeoning practice in the funds space. She has notable experience providing counsel on fund formation, financings and regulatory matters.
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