Ogier

Ogier is a professional services firm with the knowledge and expertise to handle the most demanding and complex transactions and provide expert, efficient and cost-effective services to all our clients.

Our lawyers provide practical advice on a unique combination of six laws: BVI, Cayman, Guernsey, Irish, Jersey and Luxembourg. We have a substantive presence in Hong Kong and offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo. Our global network covers Asian, European and US time zones.

Offering a seamless contentious and non-contentious private wealth advisory service, including relevant corporate support to structures underlying trusts, Ogier's Private Wealth team is focused on providing the right advice for each client.

The Contentious Trusts team can help resolve disputes concerning trusts and foundations, should the need arise. Additionally, Ogier's high-value residency teams in Cayman, Guernsey, and Jersey advise domestic and international clients on buying and selling residential property and associated estate planning. Our wider services to individuals relocating their businesses and family include advising on residency applications and immigration matters in conjunction with trusted tax advisers, coordinating surveyors, architects, site and property finding professionals, and private banks to provide a seamless and personal service.

Ogier Global, the firm's Corporate and Fiduciary division, has an in-depth knowledge of trusts and foundations. The Private Wealth Services team establishes and governs structures for individuals and families to hold assets safely, facilitate succession planning and philanthropy.

Global Managing Partner: Edward Mackereth

Number of global partners: 120

Number of fee earners worldwide: 700+

Number of staff worldwide: 1200+

Languages: 30+ including Cantonese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish