08/07/2009
Andrew Munro and Kerrie Le Tissier were called to the Guernsey Bar on Monday 6th July, 2009. They have both successfully completed the Guernsey Bar exams and the Certificat d’Études Juridiques Françaises et Normandes from Caen University, which required three months study at the French University.
Andrew Munro joined Ogier in 2004 and is part of the Business & Trust Law Group. Andrew is admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales, as an attorney in New York and as a legal practitioner in Zimbabwe. His practice covers a wide range of corporate and commercial matters including real estate investment structures and investment funds as well as undertaking banking and regulatory work. Previous firms include Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in London and Amsterdam and Gill, Godlonton & Gerrans in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Kerrie Le Tissier, a former Ladies College pupil, joined Ogier in 2005 and was admitted as a Solicitor of England and Wales in May 2008. Kerrie’s practice includes advising on private and commercial trust structures, in respect of both Guernsey and BVI law. She also works on a variety of regulatory, corporate and general commercial matters.
William Simpson, Managing Partner of Ogier Guernsey, commented “It is very pleasing to see two more of our lawyers being called to the Guernsey Bar. We actively encourage career development at Ogier and both Andrew and Kerrie’s latest achievement is a testament to their continued dedication and hardwork. They have both developed strong practices in their areas of expertise and will have a lot to contribute to the future of Ogier.”
