Ogier and MJM formalise alliance after strong start to joint client work

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12 November 2026

Global

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International and offshore law firm Ogier and Bermuda law firm MJM have signed an Association Agreement, formalising the strategic alliance announced in April and strengthening their ability to support clients with complex cross-border legal and regulatory needs.

Building on a longstanding working relationship, the firms have worked together on a growing number of client matters since April involving Bermuda and other leading financial centres, spanning international transactions, disputes and restructuring, private wealth structuring and insurance / reinsurance matters.

The Association Agreement puts that collaboration on a formal footing, providing for co-ordinated, commercially focused advice. Through the alliance, Ogier and MJM offer greater connectivity between teams, streamlined access to specialist advice and a deeper understanding of the legal and regulatory considerations that arise when business spans multiple jurisdictions. Both firms remain independent.

Rachael Reynolds KC, Ogier's Global Senior Partner, said: "When we announced our alliance with MJM in April, our focus was on creating additional value for clients. We saw immediate opportunities to work together on cross-border matters, and the Association Agreement builds on that momentum."

Fozeia Rana-Fahy, Managing Partner at MJM, said: "Our collaboration with Ogier has continued to deepen as we have worked together on matters that require both Bermuda expertise and international reach. For our Bermuda clients, the alliance opens up access to Ogier's international network, from the Caribbean and the Channel Islands to Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The Association Agreement provides a strong platform for future growth as we draw on the strengths of both firms while maintaining the responsive, relationship-driven service our clients value."

Edward Mackereth, Ogier's Global Managing Partner, said: "Clients don't think about their matters in jurisdictional silos. They want their advisers to understand the bigger picture and work together effectively. Our alliance with MJM connects our international capabilities with first-class Bermuda expertise, giving clients greater choice and confidence when their matters involve Bermuda."

With growing demand for advice spanning Bermuda, the Caribbean, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, the alliance gives clients broader access to expertise while retaining the local knowledge that underpins successful results. The alliance is led by Marc Kish at Ogier and Fozeia Rana-Fahy at MJM, and clients can contact either firm to access the combined offering.

About Ogier

Ogier is an international and offshore professional services group with 13 offices across key international finance centres, including the British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland, Jersey, Luxembourg and major financial hubs such as Hong Kong, London, Singapore, Dubai, Beijing and Tokyo. Ogier operates through three divisions – Legal, Corporate and Fiduciary, and Consulting – and is the only law firm to advise on the combination of BVI, Cayman, Guernsey, Ireland, Jersey and Luxembourg law. Ogier's 1,300 employees serve a diverse client base, including global financial institutions, investment managers, multinational corporations, high-net-worth individuals and family offices.

About MJM

MJM is a mid-sized, full-service independent law firm headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda, with a heritage dating back to 1990. Led by four directors and supported by around 60 employees across two offices in Bermuda and Malta, MJM’s core practice areas include corporate and finance, dispute resolution, insolvency and restructuring, private client and property. The firm is recognised for its strong local reputation, acting as Bermuda counsel to international law firms and providing Bermuda advice on high-value cross-border transactions and litigation. MJM’s affiliated corporate and fiduciary service providers, Quorum (Bermuda), and MJM Europe (Malta), further extend its reach in company incorporation and administration and the provision of fiduciary services.