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19 October 2015
Issue: 7673 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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Brian Lacy—Ogier

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Firm announces new commercial litigation partner in BVI

Ogier has announced the appointment of Brian Lacy to its BVI team.

A commercial litigation barrister with considerable experience of civil fraud, insolvency and trust disputes, Brian joins the BVI team as a partner, increasing the law firm’s global partnership to 51.

Ogier partner Ray Wearmouth says: “Brian’s wealth of experience makes him a very strong addition to our busy and growing BVI and global dispute resolution teams. Brian’s arrival further compliments the business that partner Andrew Wanambwa has been building since he joined Ogier.”

Issue: 7673 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

WSP Solicitors—David Ashcroft & Jessica O’Shea

WSP Solicitors—David Ashcroft & Jessica O’Shea

Commercial property and child law teams expand with senior hires

Duxton Hill Chambers—Lucas Bastin KC & Joshua Hiew

Duxton Hill Chambers—Lucas Bastin KC & Joshua Hiew

Set expands London and Singapore offering with senior international disputes hires

Gilson Gray—Gregor Duthie & Stephen Forsyth

Gilson Gray—Gregor Duthie & Stephen Forsyth

Firm strengthens real estate and litigation teams with partner promotions

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