Ogier has advised on the dual listing on the Main Market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange of Thalassa holdings Ltd (“Thalassa”), a company whose primary listing is on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange (Standard List) to ensure that its shares remain attractive to EU investors post-Brexit, but also to ensure that its […]
Increasing numbers of complex and high-value cross-border M&A deals are being effected by way of scheme of arrangement in Jersey. Ogier’s Jersey team has worked on the two highest value schemes on record – our combined corporate and dispute resolution teams have significant experience and expertise in this area. Onshore counsel will be familiar with […]
By Jamie Bore, Kate Kirk Ogier has announced six promotions across its Business Development, IT, Knowledge Management and Finance teams. “These are six well-deserved promotions that reflect some very hard work by talented team members who are playing an increasingly senior role within their teams,” said Group Partner and Chief Operating Officer Jamie Bore. “We […]
By Simon Schilder, Christian Burns-Di Lauro Ogier has advised Scotiabank on its acquisition of 97.4% of Banco Dominicano del Progreso in the Dominican Republic. The acquisition, which received regulatory approval by the Superintendency of Banks and the Monetary Board of the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic, doubles Scotiabank’s customer base in the Dominican Republic. […]
Ogier has advised on the most expensive single asset property deal in UK history with the c.£1.6 billion purchase of the iconic Battersea Power Station. An Ogier team led by partner Richard Daggett advised a joint venture formed by Permodalan Nasional Berhad and the Employees Provident Fund on the transaction to acquire Phase Two of […]
An Ogier team led by partners Simon Dinning and Nick Williams has advised Japan’s Takeda Pharmaceutical on its £46 billion (over £63 billion including Shire’s debt) acquisition of Shire, creating one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical firms. The deal is the largest ever foreign takeover by a Japanese company. The Ogier team advised on the […]
Advocate Josephine Howe has been promoted to partner in Ogier’s top-ranked Jersey Private Client and Trusts team. Josephine, who specialises in trusts, foundations and advising family offices on matters including structuring and establishment, joined the Ogier team 13 years ago, and was admitted as a Jersey Advocate in 2009. Partner James Campbell, who leads Ogier’s […]
Experienced Cayman funds specialist Barry McEwan has joined Ogier’s Cayman Islands team as Counsel. Barry, whose practice spans all areas of corporate and commercial work with a focus on investment funds and private equity, is listed in Legal 500 as a Next Generation Lawyer for Investment Funds. Having started his career at Magic Circle firm […]
By Richard Daggett, Amy Garrod, Lawrie Cunningham Ogier has acted for leading Seoul-based investment manager Kiwoom Asset Management (Kiwoom) on its client’s £120m acquisition of Cannon Green, Bush Lane, London. In the heart of the square mile, Cannon Green provides 110,143 sq ft of contemporary office, restaurant, gym and retail accommodation. The building has recently undergone an extensive […]
By Bradley Kruger, Cynthia Anandajayasekeram, Ross Wilding Ogier has advised Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) on the Cayman law aspects of its successful acquisition of Ocean Rig UDW Inc. (NASDAQ: ORIG) valued at approximately $2.7 billion, inclusive of Ocean Rig UDW Inc.’s net debt. The transaction completed on 5 December 2018. Transocean Ltd. is a leading international provider of […]
Ogier Global, Ogier’s corporate administration business, has welcomed experienced director Jason Fitzgerald to its growing team in the Cayman Islands. Jason will lead the Director Services service line, providing services to Cayman investment funds alongside former regulator Mark Drummond and experienced Cayman Attorney Ben Gillooly. The Ogier Global team in the Cayman Islands continues to […]
Ogier has advised on the £43.7 million purchase of IFC – a recently completed office building in Jersey’s new finance centre. The building – leased out to six tenants– has been purchased by the Klesch Family Office. The building provides 69,405 square feet of environmentally sustainable Grade A office space in the heart of St […]