Ogier has scooped three awards for its legal services in Guernsey at the ACQ Magazine’s Country Awards, which were announced today.  Awards included the prestigious title of “Guernsey Law Firm of the Year”.  Ogier also picked up the “Private Equity Law Firm of the Year, Guernsey” and “M&A Law Firm of the Year, Guernsey”.

ACQ Magazine asked its tens of thousands of readers to nominate who they thought were the best performing firms in various regions and the publication received a great response. The nominations flooded in from all around the world, with many businesses keen to put forward firms that have stood out during the year.  The judges then had the task of selecting who should win the awards for 2010.

There were only five award categories for Guernsey law firms with Ogier picking up three of them.

Ogier Managing partner, William Simpson, said ”2010 has been quite an exceptional year for us. We have seen an increase in new and in some cases innovative structures and have advised on various high-profile acquisitions.  What has been of most significance though, is the increased workflows coming from regions, such as Asia and the Middle East.  We also have a broad skill base and considerable experience within the Ogier legal teams and I am delighted to see Ogier earning such acclaim. To be named as the leading private equity, M&A and overall Guernsey Law Firm of the Year is a fantastic achievement for us.”

Transactions worked on by Ogier in 2010, include advising Waitrose on the acquisition of two large retail outlets in Guernsey, advising JP Morgan on the acquisition of Schroders administration business and acting for EQT on two substantial acquisitions in Scandinavia.  Ogier also advised on the establishment of the World Shariah Funds PCC Limited and The Baker Steel Resources Trust.