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Bryon Rees and Christopher Jones, managing associates of Ogier, were called to the Guernsey Bar on Monday 2 February 2015. Bryon and Christopher have successfully completed the Guernsey Bar exams and the Certificat d’Études Juridiques Françaises et Normandes which requires three months study at Caen University in Normandy.
Bryon Rees joined Ogier in 2005 and was admitted as an attorney in South Africa in 2002 and a solicitor in England and Wales in 2010. His practice includes advising on investment funds, corporate and commercial, regulatory and finance matters. Bryon advises a broad spectrum of participants in the Guernsey finance industry and has advised on a number of significant investment structures and other transactions involving Guernsey law. Bryon said: “I am very pleased to have achieved this significant milestone and I am grateful for the support I have received from my family, friends and everyone at Ogier.”
Christopher Jones joined Ogier in 2010 and was admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales in 1998 and is a member of the New York Bar. His practice includes advising investment funds, financial institutions and corporate clients on a broad range of multi-jurisdictional transactions. He has extensive experience advising on corporate and commercial matters, mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance, private equity and listings. Christopher said, “Guernsey is a fantastic place to practice law and having the opportunity to qualify in such a first class jurisdiction is a privilege. I am looking forward to working in my new capacity as a Guernsey Advocate.”
Marcus Leese, Practice Partner of Ogier Guernsey, commented: “We are delighted to see two more of our lawyers being called to the Guernsey Bar. We actively encourage career development at Ogier and both Bryon and Christopher’s latest achievement is a testament to their continued dedication and hardwork. They have both developed strong practices in their areas of expertise and will have a lot to contribute to the future of Ogier.”
