Ogier said its teams have received exceptional recognition for their “specialised expertise, rapid results and client-focused service” in the Legal 500 UK Guide 2027.
The firm ranks top tier across 15 practice areas: Banking and Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate and Commercial and M&A, Dispute Resolution, Insurance, Investment Funds, Private Client, Trusts and Tax, and Real Estate practice and Regulatory and White-Collar Crime. Ogier also ranks as a leading offshore firm in London.
A total of 69 lawyers have been recognised, including 27 based in Guernsey.
Ogier’s global managing partner Ed Mackereth said: “We are delighted that our Channel Island and London teams have received distinguished praise from Legal 500. The Legal 500 UK 2027 rankings are a testament to our team’s continued hard work and commitment to technical expertise and client relationships.
“It is particularly encouraging to read so many comments recognising our commitment to deliver outstanding, commercially focused service for our clients, who are at the very centre of our business, and the trust they place in us to use technological advances, such as AI, responsibly. Congratulations to our teams and the individuals recognised for their well-deserved acknowledgement.”
In Guernsey, those recognised are:
- In Banking and Finance, Christopher Jones and Paul Chanter are ranked as Leading Partners while Matthew Macfarlane and Jonathan Branch are recommended as key lawyers
- In Corporate and M&A, Bryon Rees and Richard Sharp are ranked as Leading Partners alongside key lawyers James Walsh and Liam Murphy
- In Insurance practice, Richard Sharp is named in the Hall of Fame, while Andrew Grant is a Leading Associate. Michelle Watson Bunn, and Andrew Grant are also listed as key lawyers
- In Investment Funds Bryon Rees and Tim Clipstone are ranked as Leading Partners with further recognition for Gabrielle Payne as a key lawyer
- In Capital Markets, Bryon Rees is a Leading Partner
- In Dispute Resolution, Simon Davies is named in the Hall of Fame, while Mathew Newman is ranked as a Leading Partner. Bryan De Verneuil Smith is a key lawyer
- In Private Client, Trusts and Tax, Matt Guthrie is ranked as a Leading Partner, while Catherine Moore is recognised as a Next Generation Partner, respectively. Chris Hards and Diana Rodriguez are named as key lawyers
- In Real Estate, Martyn Baudains is ranked in the Hall of Fame. Piers Dereham and Martín Casas have both been recognised as Leading Associates
- In Regulatory and White-Collar Crime, Bryan de Verneuil-Smith is a key lawyer
