James Bergstrom

Ogier has received excellent rankings across a wide range of its practice areas in the Chambers Global 2026 Guide, with clients praising the “dedication to client service” and “deep legal expertise” of its Cayman offering.  

An impressive 18 lawyers in Cayman have achieved individual acknowledgment in the Guide, with the team being described as “carefully considered and thorough”, “outstanding” and “undoubtedly experienced”.  

Commenting on the rankings, Cayman managing partner said: “The brilliant feedback from our clients in this year’s guide truly reflects our commitment to delivering both exceptional client service and legal expertise. This recognition not only underscores the dedication and professionalism of our Cayman team but is also a testament to the trust and support of our clients, whose feedback is always valued and appreciated.”

Ogier’s Investment Funds team is “outstanding” and “never fails to live up to the challenge”. Joanne Huckle, who leads Ogier’s Investment Funds team globally and is also recognised for her work in Ogier’s Regulatory team, is “great to work with”, with clients praising her “thorough knowledge of the law and the current regulatory environment in Cayman”, while Eminent Practitioner James Bergstrom is “the best in the industry” and has “seen it all”. 

Tim Cone is well regarded for providing “swift, insightful advice for complex matters”, while Giorgio Subiotto “provides outstanding solutions” and Emma Sutherland “stands out in the offshore legal market through a combination of technical excellence, commercial insight and a consistently client-focused approach”. Also recognised is Justin Savage, regarded by clients as an “invaluable advisor”.   

Meanwhile, Ogier’s Regulatory team is known for providing “clear, responsive and technically sound guidance, helping to maintain robust compliance frameworks across multiple Cayman-domiciled entities”. 

In addition, Ogier’s Cayman Dispute Resolution team is commended for having the “technical experience to handle large and complex matters”. Marc Kish, noted as a “go-to partner in Cayman”, has progressed to Band 1 within the rankings while Rachael Reynolds KC has once again been classed an Eminent Practitioner. Jennifer Fox, Christopher Levers and Gemma Bellfield have all maintained their individual rankings, and Farrah Sbaiti remains an Associate to Watch and is described as “a fantastic talent”. 

Ogier’s Banking, Finance and Corporate teams in Cayman are also praised for their “dedication to client service” and “ability to constructively solve transactions”. Angus Davison is recognised as an Eminent Practitioner, while James Heinicke is a “terrific lawyer” and a “pleasure to deal with”. James, Bradley Kruger and Mark Santangeli all maintain their rankings.

Ogier’s Real Estate team has been ranked for the first time, recognised for being “incredible to work with”. Cline Glidden, also ranked for the first time, is described by clients as an expert who is “deeply influential in the local market and well known in the industry”.

In Intellectual Property, specialist Sophie Peat maintains her ranking and is praised for being “very knowledgeable” with “a great handle” on trademark issues. 

Beyond Cayman,Ogier continues to achieve remarkable results in the Chambers Global Guide, with 20 ranked departments and 77 individual lawyer rankings across its global jurisdictions, including the British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dubai, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Ireland, Jersey, London and Luxembourg.

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