"Second to none" Ogier's strength in depth praised in latest Chambers UK Guide

Ogier's "exceptionally talented", "dependable" and "unflappable" teams across the Channel Islands and London "possess empathy, clarity of thinking and academic ingenuity", according to the Chambers UK 2027 Guide.

The firm has been ranked in 11 practice areas across its Channel Islands and London offices, including nine top-tier rankings, with 52 individual lawyers recognised for their expertise.

Ogier’s industry specific expertise has been highlighted across multiple categories. According to clients, Ogier "stands out through their responsiveness, attention to detail and strategic acumen" and "no problem seems to faze them". The team's client response times were also described as "second to none in the industry".

Ogier in Jersey is ranked top tier for Corporate and Finance, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Investment Funds, Property and Trusts. The Guernsey team is recognised for Corporate and Finance, including Investment Funds, Dispute Resolution, Property and Trusts. Ogier in London retains its rank for expertise in British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands law.

Ogier's Global Managing Partner Ed Mackereth said: "I always look forward to this time of year when clients and intermediaries can rate our team and our lawyers and this year is no different.

"The stand-out message in our feedback is our attention to detail and ability to work through complex matters with clarity, as well as the quality in depth across the team, beyond our partners.

"This is the latest in a line of great client feedback across various directories and I congratulate the team again for their deserved recognition.”

Recognition for Ogier in Jersey

Ogier's Dispute Resolution team in Jersey has "empathy, patience and attention to detail" and its "pragmatic attitude has been invaluable when navigating through hostile situations". As well as naming Ed Mackereth as an Eminent Practitioner, the rankings single out partners James Angus, Nick Williams, Damian Evans and Rebecca McNulty for recognition and name managing associate Matthew Davies as an Associate to Watch.

In the Trusts category, Ogier's Jersey team is "one of the top firms for complex and sophisticated matters". Partners Henry Wickham, James Campbell, Josephine Howe and Richard Laignel are ranked, while managing associate George Yates is listed as an Associate to Watch.

Of Ogier's Jersey Property team, client feedback says "Ogier’s strength lies in their combination of deep technical expertise and highly commercial, pragmatic advice. The team demonstrated a clear grasp of both the legal risk and the commercial objectives, providing timely, solution focused guidance that enabled us to navigate a complex matter efficiently and with confidence". Partners Jonathan Hughes and Katharine Marshall are recognised, while managing associate Sarah Parish is a Star Associate and senior associate Laura Shirreffs is an Associate to Watch. Chris Renouf once again ranks in Senior Statespeople.

Head of Channel Islands Employment and Immigration Will Austin-Vautier is ranked for his Employment expertise, with the guide saying his "well structured" Jersey team are "just who you want to deal with when you have complicated circumstances which need to be navigated carefully".

The Investment Funds team demonstrates "a clear grasp of complex transaction matters and provide practical, solutions‑focused advice tailored to the realities of live deals" and "initial engagement is clear and concise. Scope and fact checking is done throughout the process, which means nuances and details are clear through the engagement". Partners Alexandra O'Grady, Emily Haithwaite, Matt McManus, Niamh Lalor and Sophie Reguengo are all ranked, while counsel Joanna Christensen is also recognised.

According to feedback in the Corporate and Finance category, "Ogier is one of the strongest firms in Jersey in the corporate M&A market. The team is technically strong, but is also commercial, efficient and responsive", with another client describing the team as "calm and unflappable".

Partners Bruce MacNeil, "always on top of things and makes sure we get the service required", and Kate McCaffrey, who "understands exactly what we need from Jersey counsel and delivers a high-quality work product without fuss", are ranked for Banking and Finance in Jersey, while James Fox, Matthew Shaxson, Raulin Amy, Richard Daggett and Simon Dinning are all recognised for Corporate / M&A.

Recognition for Ogier in Guernsey

Ogier's Dispute Resolution team in Guernsey "grasp complicated issues quickly and provide solid, practical advice", according to the guide, which adds that "the firm combines technical strength with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach, and has solid credibility in handling complex disputes" and "from trainee to senior partner level, there is an unbreakable culture of excellence". Partners Alex Horsbrugh-Porter, Bryan de Verneuil-Smith, Heidi Sandy, Mathew Newman, Sandie Lyne and Simon Davies are all ranked.

In the Corporate and Finance, including Investment Funds category, Chambers says the team "always go the extra mile and ensure we have the whole picture from a Guernsey perspective". There is individual recognition for partners Christopher Jones, Bryon Rees, Paul Chanter, Richard Sharp and Tim Clipstone.

Feedback on the Trusts team highlights Ogier as a "leading law firm in Guernsey for complex matters," which "would typically be our first port of call for complex and sophisticated instructions". Partners Matt Guthrie, Catherine Moore and Chris Hards are all ranked, with counsel Diana Rodriguez named as a star associate and senior associate Kathryn Macken also recognised.

The Property team "distinguish themselves through their attention to detail", taking a "client-focused approach and can handle a broad spectrum of matters". The guide adds that "whenever complex matters arise, they are addressed and nipped in the bud quickly". Partner Martyn Baudains and consultant Martín Casas are ranked.

Consultant Rachel DeSanges has been recognised in the Employment category for her expertise and client services, with feedback describing her as "a pleasure to work with" and "dependable, knowledgeable and sharp". One client noted: "All aspects of our queries were covered in detail, with no blind spots."

Recognition for Ogier in London

The "responsive and user friendly" London office has been ranked in the Bermudian, British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands Law category thanks to feedback such as being "exceptionally talented from top to bottom" and "incredibly well equipped at handling legally complex, high-value, high-stake, multi-jurisdictional disputes". Partners Jeremy Snead and Richard Bennett are both ranked for their particular expertise in Cayman Islands law, with clients saying Jeremy is "technically very astute and always has the commercial interest of the client at heart", while Richard "has great subject matter knowledge". Counsel Hannah Diss is also recognised.

These results follow outstanding rankings in the Legal 500 UK Guide 2027, which recognised 69 lawyers from across both Ogier's Channel Islands and London offices.

Further recognition for Ogier in Guernsey and Jersey came in the IFLR 1000 2027 Channel Islands guide, with the firm ranked highly for both Financial & Corporate and Investment Funds and 27 lawyers recognised for their expertise.