Boxalls, the dynamic and highly regarded Cayman Islands law firm, is combining with Ogier, a leading Channel Islands law firm and provider of administration services, to create a merged group of 370 lawyers and staff. It will be the first transatlantic merger of offshore law firms.
The combined Ogier Group will provide unique access to three of the world’s leading offshore jurisdictions: the Cayman Islands, Jersey and Guernsey. The Ogier Group will provide offshore legal advice and administration services from four locations: Cayman, London, Jersey and Guernsey.
Boxalls will continue as a Cayman Islands partnership offering Cayman Islands legal advice, but will adopt the name Ogier & Boxalls with effect from 1 February 2004. The ancillary administration services currently offered by Boxalls affiliate, Ironshore Corporate Services Limited (“ICSL”), will be expanded to encompass the provision of director and trustee services to investment funds and special purpose vehicles. ICSL will change its name to Ogier Fiduciary Services (Cayman) Limited also with effect from 1 February 2004.
New value for our clients
The merger will provide the combined Ogier Group with an enhanced capability in all departments and particularly in the core international areas of investment funds, structured finance, trusts and litigation. The Ogier Group will be comprised of the law practices of Ogier & Boxalls in Cayman and Ogier & Le Masurier in Jersey and Guernsey and the administration services company Ogier Fiduciary Services
and its subsidiaries.
Enhancing our reputation for quality
Boxalls and Ogier share the same high standards and values and we will continue to provide client service which is responsive, commercial, effective and value for money.
The combined Ogier Group will operate fully integrated systems and procedures across all of its offices to provide offshore legal advice and administration services to the highest standards.
Business as usual
The merger will enhance the delivery of our high standard of client service by providing clients with additional strength in depth. Both Boxalls and Ogier will continue to develop their existing markets.
