Ogier (Guernsey) LLP

St Peter Port·Professional Service

Part of Ogier (headquartered in Jersey)

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Largest team: 1300+ · among 4 compliance law firms

Story

Origins trace to 1867 in Jersey (John Francis Giffard). Ogier & Le Cornu formed 1922. Merged with Le Masurier Giffard & Poch in 1995 to create Ogier Group. First Jersey firm to open in Guernsey in 1998. Renamed to Ogier in 2005. Member of the offshore magic circle.

Ogier (Guernsey) LLP is the Guernsey office of Ogier, an international offshore law and professional services firm. Founded in St Peter Port in 1998, the practice advises financial institutions and professional advisers on banking and finance, investment funds, corporate law, property and conveyancing, private wealth, dispute resolution, restructuring and insolvency, and regulatory matters. It also provides corporate and fiduciary services and regulatory consulting, and holds Tier 1 rankings from Legal 500, Chambers UK, and IFLR.

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Quick facts

Legal form
LLP
Established
1998 · 28 years
Coverage
Bailiwick Wide
Facilities
Accessible Entrance
Industries served
Energy And Natural Resources, High Net Worth Individuals, Infrastructure, Private Equity, Charities Nfp, Real Estate Funds
Client focus
Sme, Charity, Ultra High Net Worth, Listed Company, Settlor Or Beneficiary, Hni Individual

People7

  • Christopher JonesPartner, Legal, Guernsey
  • Thomas BarnesManaging Director, Ogier Global, Guernsey
  • Edward MackerethGlobal Managing Partner, Legal
  • Rachael Reynolds KCGlobal Senior Partner, Legal
  • Jamie BoreCEO, Ogier Global
  • Martyn BaudainsPartner
  • Lily OliveiraKey Contact

From their website

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  • Banking and finance
  • Corporate law
  • Investment funds
  • Dispute resolution
  • Private equity
  • Private wealth

Credentials

Memberships & accreditations

  • Guernsey Finance

Awards & recognition

  • Law Firm of the Year Guernsey (Citywealth IFC Awards 2023)
  • Offshore Law Firm of the Year (Chambers Europe Awards 2025)
  • Tier 1 Legal 500
  • Tier 1 IFLR (Corporate/Finance/Banking)
  • Tier 1 Chambers UK

Hours

Mon
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Contact

Website
ogier.com
Social
Address
Redwood House, St Julian's Avenue, St Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 1WA

History3

Key dates and recorded company events for Ogier (Guernsey) LLP.

  • 1922Ogier & Le Cornu formed
  • 1995Merged with Le Masurier Giffard & Poch to create Ogier Group
  • 2005Renamed to Ogier

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