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04 February 2015
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Ogier

Firm announces three new partners & five managing associates

Ogier have announced the appointments of David Cooney and Bradley Kruger as partners in the Cayman office and Michael Killourhy as a partner in the BVI office. In addition, partner Simon Schilder has joined the Jersey funds team and five senior associates, Robert ChristieChristopher NewtonJames Heinicke, Sally Peedom and Laurent Thailly, have been promoted to managing associate across the BVI, Cayman, Guernsey and Luxembourg offices.  

Global managing partner, Nick Kershaw, says: “David, Brad and Michael will make very strong additions to our partnership. Their promotions recognise the valuable contributions they are making to the growth of our Caribbean practice and their success at providing outstanding client service. He adds: "Congratulations to our five new managing associates. These promotions underline our commitment to training and developing our people and we are delighted to see our home grown talent promoted to these senior positions.”

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