Matthew Shaxson joins Ogier News - 04/11/2014

Ogier is expanding in with the recruitment of new Partner Matthew Shaxson from Mourant Ozannes. Matthew joins the Business and team and brings with him extensive knowledge and experience of mergers & acquisitions in the financial services sector, including working with Ogier on the management buyout of its fiduciary business. Other notable deals where Matthew has been the lead include: • Acting for Standard Life plc in its acquisition of Newton's private wealth business • Acting for Kleinwort Benson on its multijurisdictional acquisition of Close Offshore • Acting for AIB PLC in its disposal of its offshore trust company business to Capita and its disposal of its discretionary investment management business to Rathbones • Acting for private equity house CBPE Capital LLP in its acquisition of a minority interest in the multijurisdictional fiduciary services provider, JTC Group Chambers and Partners identify Matthew as an experienced insolvency and corporate practitioner and describe him as a 'strong performer' in corporate transactions in the financial services sector. With experience gained in both the City and the , Matthew is also well placed to add further strength and depth to Ogier's funds offering. Matthew brings considerable knowledge in offshore funds and is able to advise on regulatory, corporate restructuring, equity and debt fund raising. Global Managing Partner, Nick Kershaw, said: "I am delighted to welcome Matthew to Ogier, his appointment will further strengthen our funds, corporate and finance capabilities. The appointment of Matthew, promotion of four Partners internally and our new partners in BVI and all reflect the strong growth that we are seeing". Funds Partner, Niamh Lalor, said: "It's really exciting having Matthew join us, it underlines the strength of the team and adds to the existing group of quality lawyers we have". Ogier is a leading provider of offshore investment funds advice to its asset managers and investors. In 2014 Ogier was awarded Investment Funds Law Firm of the Year by Intercontinental Finance Magazine and International Law Firm of the Year at the Citywealth Magic circle awards.

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Matthew Shaxson Group Partner, Ogier Legal L.P. Jersey [email protected] T+44 1534 514064 Niamh Lalor Partner Jersey [email protected] T+44 1534 514210 M+44 7797 728454

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