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11 December 2009
Issue: 7396 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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Ogier Offshore Law Firm of the Year

Ogier has been named “Offshore Law Firm of the Year” at the British Legal Awards for the second year running.

Chief executive officer, Nick Kershaw, says: “Our client-focused strategy continues to earn us recognition. We have provided a number of innovative solutions for clients in what has been a busy and challenging year. We are immensely proud to end 2009 claiming such a prestigious offshore award.”

Ogier has nine offices that cover all time zones and key financial markets and is the only offshore law firm with an established and significant presence in the key offshore jurisdictions of Jersey, Guernsey, Cayman and BVI. 

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Carey Olsen—Patrick Ormond

Carey Olsen—Patrick Ormond

Partner joinscorporate and finance practice in British Virgin Islands

Dawson Cornwell—Naomi Angell

Dawson Cornwell—Naomi Angell

Firm strengthens children department with adoption and surrogacy expert

Penningtons Manches Cooper—Graham Green

Penningtons Manches Cooper—Graham Green

Media and technology expert joins employment team as partner in Cambridge

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