1 October 2019
Ogier advises on the sale of The Guernsey Press
Bryon Rees
Team: Rachel DeSanges, Martín Casas, Chris Hards, James Walsh, Michelle Watson Bunn
Guernsey
Deal
"Associate to watch"
Chambers UK, 2023
Chris advises on all aspects of trust and foundation law to individuals, fiduciaries and other service providers. Chris also has experience in advising on international pensions and the application of UK taxation to offshore individuals, corporates and trust structures.
Background and experience
Chris is a managing associate in the Private Wealth team. As well as advising trust companies and high net worth individuals on the creation, administration, and restructuring of all types of trusts and foundations, Chris provides advice on pensions matters.
Chris trained with a leading UK regional firm, qualifying in September 2012 into their international trusts and tax department. Prior to joining Ogier in May 2017, Chris worked in the private wealth department of a top 20 City firm. He also has prior offshore experience. Chris studied History at Warwick University before completing the Graduate Diploma in Law and the Legal Practitioners Course at BPP Law School in London. During the course of his career, Chris has also completed the STEP foundation certificate and the Association of Tax Technicians exams.
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News and insights
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13 December 2022
Families investing in the future: the Guernsey Private Wealth team look ahead
Catherine Moore
Team: Tehya Morgan, Matt Guthrie, Gavin Ferguson, Chris Hards, Sophie Denman, Diana Rodriguez
Guernsey
Insight
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15 July 2022
Ogier remains the only firm with top-tier ranking across Cayman, Guernsey and Jersey in Chambers HNW
Rachael Reynolds
Team: Anthony Partridge, Matt Guthrie, Gavin Ferguson, Catherine Moore, Chris Hards, James Campbell, and 2 more
Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Jersey
News
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11 July 2022
At last … the introduction of lasting powers of attorney in Guernsey
Martyn Baudains
Team: Catherine Moore, Matt Guthrie, Chris Hards
Guernsey
Insight
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22 October 2021
"First-class firm" Ogier goes from strength to strength in new Chambers UK guide
Raulin Amy
Team: Richard Daggett, Simon Dinning, Katrina Edge, Bruce MacNeil, Matthew Shaxson, Edward Mackereth, and 23 more
Jersey, Guernsey
News
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30 September 2021
Ogier in Guernsey achieves six top tier rankings in latest Legal 500 UK
Christopher Jones
Team: Paul Chanter, Bryon Rees, Martyn Baudains, Piers Dereham, Martín Casas, Matt Guthrie, and 15 more
Guernsey
News
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28 September 2021
Private wealth – the potential for impact
Tim Clipstone
Team: Simon Davies, Bryan De Verneuil-Smith, Gavin Ferguson, Matt Guthrie, Sandie Lyne, Mathew Newman, and 1 more
Guernsey
Insight
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23 September 2021
Ogier proud to sponsor Guernsey Private Wealth Forum
Matt Guthrie
Team: Gavin Ferguson, Catherine Moore, Chris Hards, Diana Rodriguez
Guernsey
News
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30 July 2021
Top-tier ranking for Ogier's Guernsey Private Wealth team in Chambers HNW Guide
Matt Guthrie
Team: Catherine Moore, Gavin Ferguson, Chris Hards
Guernsey
News
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3 November 2020
Ogier's "first class service" stands out in Chambers 2021
Edward Mackereth
Team: Raulin Amy, Martyn Baudains, James Campbell, Richard Daggett, Simon Davies, Simon Dinning, and 16 more
Jersey, Guernsey
News
Recognition
"He is very bright and has a good tax background, and he is very good with clients."
Chambers High Net Worth Guide, 2022
View more"Looks at things very pragmatically and thoroughly, I really feel I can rely on him."
Chambers UK, 2022
"Associate to Watch"
Chambers UK, 2022
"Exceptional; very prompt and very precise."
Chambers High Net Worth Guide, 2021
"Associate to Watch"
Chambers High Net Worth Guide, 2021
"Very good and very hard-working."
Chambers UK, Trusts, 2021
"Associate to Watch"
Chambers UK, Trusts, 2021
"Key Lawyer"
Legal 500 UK, 2021
"He grasps and wrestles the issues swiftly and provides solid, pragmatic valued added advice which he delivers in a timely manner"
Citywealth Leaders List, 2019
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