Banking and finance expert Jennifer Cox and private wealth specialist Richard Laignel have been promoted to group partner and partner, respectively, at Ogier.
Both lawyers have progressed through Ogier’s partner development programme and are recognised as key lawyers by this year’s Legal 500 UK.
Ms Cox specialises in cross-border, real estate finance and fund finance transactions and also advises in relation to non-contentious restructuring, corporate recovery and security enforcement.
She has significant experience in the acquisition and disposal of Jersey property unit trusts and other Jersey real estate holding structures.
Ms Cox recently advised Lloyds Bank on a £65m refinancing of prime office space in Jersey, acting for AEW in relation to the £22m acquisition of a Jersey property unit trust that owns 95 New Cavendish Street in London.
She also advised The Jersey Homes Trust on a £60m refinancing transaction with the UK company M&G Investments.
As part of Ogier’s Private Wealth team in Jersey, Mr Laignel advises professional trustees, family offices, intermediaries and high-net worth families, together with their onshore advisers in the UK, Switzerland and elsewhere.
His client base spans various jurisdictions and he offers advice on all aspects of Jersey trusts, foundations and estate planning, including philanthropic structuring through trusts, foundations, private trust companies and other corporate vehicles, as well as related company and commercial law matters.
Mr Laignel also advises alongside Ogier’s Investment Funds team on the establishment of private wealth structures. He assists trustees, employers and other professionals on a wide range of Jersey employee benefit and pension related matters.
And as a member of Ogier’s Trusts Advisory Group, he regularly collaborates with his Dispute Resolution colleagues on both contentious and semi-contentious issues.
Jersey practice partner Raulin Amy said: “Jennifer’s contribution to our top-tier Banking and Finance team is highly regarded by both clients and colleagues and Richard’s expertise in private wealth further strengthens one of our core service offerings in Jersey.
“These promotions reflect the exceptional commitment of both lawyers to client service.
“They are also a testament to their stand-out expertise in their specialist areas.”