Offshore: Trusts
High Net Worth Guide 2024 : Jersey
Band 1
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+44 1534 514 000About
Provided by Ogier
Ogier's Trusts Advisory Group, a team specialising in private client, dispute resolution and corporate law, draws together experts with substantial experience in Ogier's key private client locations.
Our Private Wealth team advises trustees, private banks, financial institutions, fiduciaries, family offices and high-net-worth clients and their advisors on the lifecycle of trusts, from their establishment and regulatory considerations to their administration and restructuring. We have in-depth knowledge of trusts and foundations, enabling us to provide flexible and practical guidance on choosing the best structure and jurisdiction for any given client.
Our Dispute Resolution specialists have a strong track record in dealing with contentious issues. Ogier has acted successfully in many of the headline international trust and private client matters in recent years in BVI, Cayman, Guernsey and Jersey.
A differentiating factor of our Trusts Advisory Group is our embedded corporate support to corporate entities underlying trusts and foundations. All three teams work together to provide a seamless service for our clients.
Key contacts: James Campbell, Josephine Howe and Katherine Neal
Chambers Review
Ogier's team handles complex and high-value trust matters for international clients, assisting with restructuring and other transactions. It is also experienced in private wealth and family trust matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"For me, Ogier worldwide are the preeminent offshore law firm."
"The depth of knowledge 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."
"We have full confidence in the Ogier team to provide appropriate and concise advice on any legal matter that arises, no matter how complex."
"For me, Ogier worldwide are the preeminent offshore law firm."
"The depth of knowledge 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."
"We have full confidence in the Ogier team to provide appropriate and concise advice on any legal matter that arises, no matter how complex."
Notable Practitioners
Steve Meiklejohn of Ogier is an established practitioner, widely regarded for his experience in Jersey trust matters.
"Steve is very client focused."
James Campbell of Ogier is a leading private wealth lawyer in Jersey, who has a well-regarded practice covering complex international trust structures and estate planning.
"James brings together a mix of strong technical knowledge and pragmatic solutions whilst seamlessly managing the wider relationship. He is a true standout in Jersey."
"James Campbell is great to work with: he's always commercial, his advice is always excellent and he is a pleasure to deal with."
"James 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 of Ogier is experienced in a range of offshore matters including family offices, focusing on non-contentious trust work.
"Josephine is very technically able and very nice to work with."
"Josephine and her team are so approachable and I would never hesitate to get in touch with her to ask a query. I know that I will get pragmatic responses."
Katherine Neal is a trusts and employee benefits and pensions practitioner, who is well regarded for her expertise in those areas.
"Katherine 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."
"Katherine is a valued member of their team. She goes above and beyond and is very thorough in her reviews and providing advice."
Henry Wickham is a new partner and head of the estate planning, wills and probate team at Ogier.
"Henry's approach combines strong technical skills with a commercial lens that results in highly relevant pragmatic advice. He's incredibly responsive and guaranteed to add value."
"Henry is a safe pair of hands for all aspects of Jersey private client work and is very easy to work with."
Ranked Individuals at
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