Christopher Jones
Partner | Legal
Guernsey
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Partner
Guernsey
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Ogier in Guernsey achieves six top tier rankings in latest Legal 500 UK
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Ogier in Guernsey has been ranked top tier across six core services in the latest Legal 500 UK directory, including Banking and Finance, Commercial Property, Private Client, Trusts and Tax, Capital Markets, Corporate and M&A, and Dispute Resolution.
Described in the 2022 directory as the "go-to team for modern day legal services," and a "very forward thinking firm," Ogier in Guernsey has 16 lawyers who have achieved individual rankings and a further 13 noted as key lawyers. Â
Practice Partner Christopher Jones said: 'It is so pleasing to see that the quality of our teams and their exceptional commitment to client service has been recognised. This is a fantastic set of results for our jurisdiction and a reflection of our continued growth and success across service lines."
The Banking and Finance team has been praised for its "solution-driven" service. Christopher Jones and Marcus Leese have been recognised as Leading Individuals, while Paul Chanter has maintained his Next Generation Partner status. Bryon Rees is recognised as a key lawyer.
Ogier's Commercial Property practice is described as an "Extremely approachable team of commercially-savvy lawyers who know the market place and the legal issues better than anyone." The "simply brilliant" Martyn Baudains, who leads the team, Â is ranked in the Hall of Fame and is assisted by Rising Stars Piers Dereham and Martin Casas, who is "responsive and easy to work with."
Matt Guthrie from Guernsey's "highly specialised and client-focused" Private Wealth team has been ranked a Leading Individual, with his appointment earlier this year described as "a major coup for the team." Also from Private Wealth, Catherine Moore has been elevated to Next Generation Partner, Gavin Ferguson maintains his Hall of Fame status, and Chris Hards is a key lawyer and "a go-to" for international pensions matters.
From the Capital Markets team, Charlotte Brown and Michelle Watson Bunn have been recognised as key lawyers.
For his work in Corporate and M&A, Bryon Rees is ranked a Leading Individual and described as "an excellent lawyer who thinks carefully and has great client service." Charlotte Brown, who is "approachable, pragmatic and helpful" is ranked a Rising Star, while Tim Clipstone, Richard Doyle and William Schofield are named as key lawyers.
Ogier’s Dispute Resolution team is described a "formidable force in Guernsey," with Mathew Newman ranked as a Leading Individual. He is described as an "outstanding lawyer; very capable indeed." Simon Davies retains his status in the Hall of Fame, while  Bryan De Verneuil-Smith is ranked a Next Generation Partner, with Alex Horsbrugh-Porter, Sandie Lyne and Michael Rogers noted as key lawyers.
Rising Star Rachel DeSanges is head of Employment in Guernsey and is praised for "the very best client service," while Sandie Lyne, Kellie Sherwill, Fay Warrilow and Charlotte Ward are noted as key lawyers in this team.
From Ogier's "deep, dedicated and very knowledgeable" Investment Funds team, Bryon Rees maintains his Leading Individual ranking. Gabrielle Payne (née Saul) is named a key lawyer.
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Paul Chanter
Partner | Legal
Guernsey
Paul Chanter
Partner
Guernsey
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Bryon Rees
Partner | Legal
Guernsey
Bryon Rees
Partner
Guernsey
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Martyn Baudains
Partner | Legal
Guernsey
Martyn Baudains
Partner
Guernsey
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Piers Dereham
Senior Associate | Legal
Guernsey
Piers Dereham
Senior Associate
Guernsey
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Martín Casas
Senior Associate | Legal
London, Guernsey
Martín Casas
Senior Associate
London, Guernsey
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Matt Guthrie
Partner | Legal
Guernsey
Matt Guthrie
Partner
Guernsey
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Catherine Moore
Partner | Legal
Guernsey
Catherine Moore
Partner
Guernsey
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Gavin Ferguson
Partner | Legal
Guernsey
Gavin Ferguson
Partner
Guernsey
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Chris Hards
Partner | Legal
Guernsey
Chris Hards
Partner
Guernsey
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Michelle Watson Bunn
Managing Associate | Legal
Guernsey
Michelle Watson Bunn
Managing Associate
Guernsey
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Tim Clipstone
Partner | Legal
British Virgin Islands, Guernsey
Tim Clipstone
Partner
British Virgin Islands, Guernsey
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Mathew Newman
Partner | Legal
Guernsey
Mathew Newman
Partner
Guernsey
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Simon Davies
Partner | Legal
Guernsey
Simon Davies
Partner
Guernsey
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Bryan De Verneuil-Smith
Partner | Legal
Guernsey
Bryan De Verneuil-Smith
Partner
Guernsey
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Alex Horsbrugh-Porter
Partner | Legal
Guernsey
Alex Horsbrugh-Porter
Partner
Guernsey
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Sandie Lyne
Partner | Legal
Guernsey
Sandie Lyne
Partner
Guernsey
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Michael Rogers
Managing Associate | Legal
Guernsey
Michael Rogers
Managing Associate
Guernsey
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Rachel DeSanges
Head of Employment, Guernsey | Legal
Guernsey, London
Rachel DeSanges
Head of Employment, Guernsey
Guernsey, London
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Fay Warrilow
Counsel | Legal
Guernsey
Fay Warrilow
Counsel
Guernsey
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Gabrielle Payne
Senior Associate | Legal
Guernsey, Jersey
Gabrielle Payne
Senior Associate
Guernsey, Jersey
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