Edward Mackereth

Global Managing Partner Jersey
Edward Mackereth
A very astute litigator with a good sense for the right answer to a problem Legal 500 UK, 2020

Overview

Edward's practice encompasses fraud and asset tracing, restructuring and insolvency, trusts, financial services, regulation and disputes, banking and anti-money laundering law and regulation, contractual, shareholder and boardroom disputes.

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  • Background & experience

    Edward Mackereth is Ogier's Global Managing Partner.

    A partner in Ogier's Dispute Resolution and Trust Advisory groups, he was previously global head of Ogier's Dispute Resolution group.

    Edward is named as one of the 50 Most Influential in the UK and UK Crown Dependencies' private client practitioner sector in eprivateclient's 2018 rankings, and has recently been recognised by Citywealth as one of the top ten contentious trusts lawyers in the UK and Crown Dependencies.

    Edward continues to work with core clients. His practice encompasses trusts, fraud and asset tracing, financial services regulation and disputes, restructuring and insolvency, banking and anti-money laundering law and regulation, contractual, shareholder and boardroom disputes.

    He joined Ogier in 2004 and became a Partner in 2010. He was previously a partner in a commercial firm in the City of London.

    Admitted in:
    2008 - Jersey
    1997 - England & Wales

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  • Recognition

    A very astute litigator with a good sense for the right answer to a problem Legal 500 UK, 2020
    One of the top guys in Jersey Chambers UK, 2020
    Leading individual Legal 500 UK, 2020
    A really good litigator Chambers UK, 2020
    Private Client Global Elite Legal Week Private Client Global Elite Directory, 2019
    An excellent technical practitioner who combines strong and firm advice with superb interpersonal skills Citywealth Leaders List 2019
    Ed embodies that rare combination: excellent legal knowledge, first class communication skills, commercially aware but wholly lacking in arrogance Citywealth Leaders List 2019
    Excellent Legal 500 UK, 2019
    He is just the right mix - tough, bright and sensible. Chambers UK, 2018
    He has an excellent understanding of the Court, and combines highly accomplished advocacy with a sophisticated grasp of the most complex legal problems. A leader in the field indeed Citywealth Leaders List 2018
    One of the 50 Most Influential Eprivateclient 2018 private client practitioner rankings
    He is brilliant. Chambers UK, 2018
    Edward is proactive, pragmatic, responsive and very easy to engage with. Edward has considerable experience, which is of great benefit when dealing with complex cases Citywealth Leaders List 2018
    An excellent and safe pair of hands to turn to when trustees or family offices need court representation. Legal 500 UK, 2017
    Very impressive Legal 500 UK, 2017
    Leading individual Legal 500 UK, 2017
    He is able to step back and see the bigger picture and patterns, as well as be detailed, clear and crisp in his management of the matter. Chambers UK, 2017
    Edward has an excellent understanding of the Court, and combines highly accomplished advocacy with a sophisticated grasp of the most complex legal problems. A leader in the field indeed. Citywealth Leaders List, 2017
    Fantastic litigator ... gives impeccable strategic and commercial advice Legal 500, 2016
    Exceptionally good Legal 500, 2015
    A first-class litigator and a strong advocate Chambers UK, 2014
    Produces ‘creative and commercial solutions' and ‘reassuring presence' Legal 500, 2014
    Clear advice and confident style of advocacy Chambers UK, 2014
    Is a natural team leader who works fantastically hard and is always available Chambers UK, 2013
    Stays on top of the issues and generally inspires confidence Chambers UK, 2013
    A force to call upon in litigation Legal 500, 2013
    Edward is absolutely excellent Chambers UK, 2012
    Very knowledgeable, practical and proactive Chambers Global, 2011
    Is approachable and helpful and takes a keen interest in his clients' concerns Chambers Europe, 2011