Endorsements
Chambers and Partners UK
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2003 - 2004 Edition
The Firm
“This heavyweight player is thought to have raised its game in response to the competition...Its "freshened-up" approach has impressed many clients and ensured a steady flow of instructions from London-based firms. Ozannes has survived the 2002 departure of William Simpson to Ogiers far better than some sources expected.
It remains extremely active in the establishment of funds, setting up a £175 million property fund with a Channel Islands Stock Exchange listing, and advising on the establishment of the Accelerated Return Fund, a closed-end investment fund managed by Close Funds Management (Investments).
The commercial group also acts for a number of major banking, insurance and fund groups, including Framlington, Henderson, Lloyds TSB, NM Rothschild & Sons and Royal Bank of Canada . In contentious matters, clients praised the litigation team for its sound advice on money laundering and asset tracing. It advised on the offshore aspects of high-profile liquidations of Swissair and BCCI, and successfully acted for Tremoille Properties against Guernsey 's Administrator of Taxes in a landmark tax dispute.”
The Lawyers
“Head of the corporate/commercial group, Peter Harwood is a sound and sensible advisor, who possesses a diverse practice. He advised Scottish Widows Investment Partnership in the launch of a property fund. Clients singled out David Moore as a generalist who possesses a strong commercial awareness. He assisted the State of Guernsey on the sale of Guernsey Telecoms to Cable & Wireless, and acted for First Aqua in its acquisition of Southern Water from Scottish Power for £1.7 billion. He also advised the Jubilee Group in the acquisition of the Royal Hotel development site in Guernsey . Litigator Jeremy Wessels joined the group in October 2002... His vast knowledge of asset tracing is a major attraction for clients. Clients also endorsed St John Robilliard for his expertise in trust and taxation related disputes. He has enjoyed considerable court success, including a recent landmark decision of the Guernsey Court of Appeal concerning beneficiaries' right to information.”
Extracts taken from Chambers and Partners UK and 2003-4 editions
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