Ogier in Guernsey offers legal services for the corporate and financial sector, principally in the areas of banking and finance, corporate, investment funds, dispute resolution, private equity, private wealth and commercial, fund and trust litigation. We regularly advise on some of the most noteworthy and challenging transactions in the island as well as the establishment and operation of many Guernsey-domiciled structures. We also have strong practices in the areas of employee benefits and incentives, employment law, regulatory, restructuring and corporate recovery and property.

Our insurance team has extensive experience advising on a full range of Guernsey insurance and reinsurance matters. These include:

  • captive insurance         
  • insurance linked securities (ILS)
  • long term business transfers
  • mergers and acquisitions
  • regulatory advice
  • pension longevity risk transfers

We are known for our ability to deliver on technical and complex matters and for providing cross jurisdictional and multi-disciplinary teams that provide a connected and seamless service.

Our commercial understanding and experience of working with leading financial institutions, professional advisers and regulatory bodies enables us to add real value to our clients’ businesses, which is why we're regularly recognised for the quality of our work and our people:

  • Offshore Firm of the Year – Chambers Europe Awards 2025
  • Best Offshore Law Firm – Wealthbriefing European Awards 2025
  • Best Offshore Law Firm – Client Service – HFM Asia Services Awards 2025
  • Offshore Firm of the Year – The Lawyer European Awards 2024
  • Best Law Firm - Fund Domicile - Private Equity Wire European Awards 2024
  • Law Firm of the Year: Domicile - Hedgeweek EU Emerging Manager Awards 2024
  • Best Offshore Regulatory & Compliance Firm - Hedgeweek European Awards 2024

Key Contacts

Christopher Jones
Christopher Jones
Partner
Matt Guthrie
Matt Guthrie
Partner

matt.guthrie@ogier.com

01481 752342

Mathew Newman
Mathew Newman
Partner
Bryon Rees
Bryon Rees
Partner

bryon.rees@ogier.com

01481 752312

Tim Clipstone
Tim Clipstone
Partner
Richard Sharp
Richard Sharp
Partner
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