Damian de Klerk

Damian is an associate in Ogier’s Corporate and Funds team based in the Guernsey office. He is a corporate, funds and finance lawyer with a particular focus on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, debt and equity transactions, financings, regulatory and investment and shareholder arrangements.

Background and experience

Before joining Ogier in 2022, Damian was part of the corporate team of another global offshore law firm in Guernsey. A graduate of the University of Cape Town, he spent several years practicing corporate and commercial law at one of South Africa’s big five law firms, before moving to Guernsey.

Damian has a broad background in corporate and commercial law, with diverse transactional experience, particularly in mergers and acquisitions. Damian advises clients on a wide range of transactions, having negotiated, structured and drafted various legal agreements and documents.

Having dual-majored in law and financial accounting at university, Damian has key insight into the financial aspects and business dynamics of transactions. Clients have commended his practical approach and ability to get the right deal outcomes.  

Admitted in:

2020 - South Africa