Ogier in Cayman secures top-tier recognition in Legal 500 Caribbean 2027 Guide

Ogier in the Cayman Islands has secured top-tier recognition across three key practice areas in the Legal 500 Caribbean 2027 guide, including a Tier 1 ranking for its Investment Funds team.

The strong results are matched by client feedback describing Ogier as “the destination law firm” and “stacked with talent from top to bottom”, with clients repeatedly praising the firm's technical expertise, commercial approach and collaborative service.

A total of 38 lawyers have been recognised for their expertise in Cayman law, including three new Hall of Fame rankings, 14 Leading Partners and eight Next Generation Partners.

James Bergstrom, Ogier's Cayman Islands practice partner, said: “We’re delighted with this recognition, which reflects the strength and depth of our Cayman practice and the quality of our people. It is particularly pleasing to see our Investment Funds team recognised at the highest level, alongside such strong results across the practice. Most importantly, it’s great to see such positive feedback from our clients about the team and the service we provide.”

Recognition for Ogier in the Cayman Islands

Ogier's Investment Funds practice is ranked Tier 1, with client feedback describing the team as “a great partner and exceedingly easy to work with” and saying that its collaborative approach “gives clients confidence that matters are handled efficiently and with the right expertise”. James Bergstrom and Bradley Kruger are new additions to the Hall of Fame, with Giorgio Subiotto, Joanne Huckle and Justin Savage named as Leading Partners. Jessica Crawford, Emma Sutherland, Tim Cone, Gemma Cowan and Graeme Loarridge are all ranked as Next Generation Partners.

Ogier’s Banking and Finance team, which also covers Capital Markets, is described as “responsive and collaborative”. James Heinicke, Angus Davison and Mark Santangeli are ranked as Leading Partners, with Jasjit Grewal recognised as a Leading Associate.

The Dispute Resolution team is described as “the go-to firm for complex, high-value commercial disputes in the Cayman Islands”, with clients saying its “level of service is exceptional”. Leading Partners Rachael Reynolds KC, Marc Kish and Jennifer Fox are joined in the rankings by Next Generation Partners Christopher Levers and Deborah Barker Roye, and Leading Associate Rebecca Findlay.

In Corporate and Commercial, clients recognise Ogier for the “consistency of the team and the quality of the advice”, noting that “they are very strong technically, but what really distinguishes them is their judgment and the way they approach transactions”. Bradley Kruger and Natalie Bell are ranked as Leading Partners, with Laura O'Byrne recognised as a Leading Associate.

Ogier’s Regulatory and Compliance team is praised as “technically excellent, with a focus on efficiently providing the relevant advice”. Joanne Huckle is ranked as a Leading Partner and Alastair Lagrange as a Next Generation Partner.

The top-tier Trusts / Private Client practice is recognised for its “clear depth of expertise across trusts, estates, and complex fiduciary structures”. Rachael Reynolds KC has a new Hall of Fame ranking, Anthony Partridge is named as a Leading Partner, Deborah Barker Roye as a Next Generation Partner, while Christopher Levers and Gregory Haddow are also recognised in the rankings.

Sophie Peat is ranked as a Leading Partner in Intellectual Property, where Ogier is described as “the best pan-Caribbean practice we have worked with”.

The Real Estate team is also recognised, with client feedback highlighting Ogier’s “connections and understanding of the private client business” and ability to connect clients with the necessary licences. Cline Glidden is named as a Leading Associate.

Partners Chris Wall, Gemma Bellfield, Farrah Sbaiti and Shaun Maloney, counsel Ridhiima Kapoor and Jon Hughes, and managing associates Corey Byrne and Nour Khaleq are also listed as key lawyers across a range of practice areas.

Ogier has also been recognised for its Cayman expertise outside the jurisdiction, with London-based Richard Bennett ranked as a Leading Partner and Hannah Diss as a Leading Associate for their expertise in Cayman Islands law.