Ogier funds specialist Alexandra O’Grady joins the partnership in Jersey

Alexandra O’Grady, a key member of Ogier’s top tier Investment Funds team in Jersey, has been promoted to partner.

Alexandra specialises in the funds, regulatory and listing practice areas and is a part of Ogier’s award-winning Private Equity team. In particular, she advises a range of collective investment funds on an on-going basis and has launched a number of funds and investment structures (both open and closed ended), focusing on private equity, venture capital and property funds.

Alexandra is among Ogier's home-grown talent, having started her career at the law firm's trainee solicitor programme in 2008 and qualifying as an associate in 2010. During her progression from trainee solicitor to partner, she has received standout praise from clients who describe her as a “first-rate lawyer, extremely capable and goes the extra mile”.

Legal 500, Chambers UK and IFLR1000 have all consistently ranked Alexandra as a “leading associate”, “associate to watch” and “rising star” and she has joined deal teams including advising Geiger Counter Limited on its listing on Main Market of the London Stock Exchange and advising Index Ventures on its US$2.3 billion fund raise.

Niamh Lalor, Investment Funds partner at Ogier in Jersey, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Lexi to the partnership. She has been with Ogier since the start of her legal career, specialising in highly technical funds, regulatory and listing work, and it's always a pleasure to see home-grown talent reach this professional milestone with the firm.

“Her promotion is well deserved and reflects both her talent and significant contribution to Ogier’s competitive offering in these specialist areas.”

Ogier’s Investment Funds team in Jersey is ranked top tier by leading directories including Legal 500 UK and Chambers.