Ogier Named 'Offshore Law Firm Of The Year'

by Robin Pilgrim, LawAndTax-News.com, London

02 July 2007

It emerged last week that Ogier has been named “Offshore Law Firm of the Year” by legal publication The Lawyer at its annual awards ceremony, held in London on June 26.

Ogier was reportedly chosen from five other short-listed firms.

The completion of the merger with BVI-based WSmiths, and the firm’s consequent growth into the Asian market, were mentioned as key developments for the firm, which now employs more than 600 staff in nine locations.

The award was collected by Simon Schilder, an Ogier BVI partner.

Judges were looking for evidence of strategic clarity, technical legal excellence and quality control, growth in market share, and the context of the firm’s progression within the jurisdictions they operate.

Chairman of Ogier, Jonathan White, announced that:

‘The last 18 months have been pivotal for the Group, both in terms of the level of growth we have experienced and the recognition we have received through awards from professional bodies such as the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and publications such as Chambers, and Legal Week. To now earn The Lawyer’s “Offshore Law Firm of the Year Award” is an accolade of which we are immensely proud and it is a credit to the quality and expertise of all Ogier staff across the Group.’

In May of this year, Ogier received a similar accolade at the Citywealth Magic Circle awards.

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