Joanne Huckle

Joanne Huckle, Ogier’s Head of Investment Funds, has been named one of the 50 Leading Women in Private Markets 2025 by The Hedge Fund Journal, joining an elite group of individuals recognised for their leadership and influence in private equity. 

Based in the Cayman Islands, Joanne advises many of Ogier’s most prestigious clients, including some of the largest fund managers in the world. She also leads Ogier’s international funds practice across Ireland, Luxembourg, Jersey, Guernsey, Dubai and throughout Asia

Joanne is widely acknowledged as a leading practitioner, ranked in both Legal 500 and Chambers, and a sought-after funds regulatory specialist with an intricate knowledge of the Cayman Islands’ anti-money laundering regime. Through her work with the Cayman Islands Financial Services Legislation Sub-Committee, Cayman Finance’s AML sub-committee and AIMA’s regulatory initiatives, Joanne has played an influential role in shaping legislative and regulatory development in the Cayman Islands. 

Joanne’s recognition in the Private Markets: 50 Women Leaders 2025 report follows closely on the heels of another major win for Ogier’s funds team, having won Best Law Firm – Fund Domicile at the Hedgeweek US Awards 2025, further cementing the firm’s position at the forefront of the industry.

Joanne said: “This acknowledgement is not just a personal achievement – it’s a testament to the strength of our team in Cayman and at Ogier. From a Cayman perspective, this award also underscores the jurisdiction’s global relevance and the exceptional quality of legal work being done here.

Commenting on where the private equity market is heading, Joanne added: “When I first moved to the Cayman Islands, the jurisdiction was particularly well known as a leading hedge fund jurisdiction. While that’s still true, Cayman’s private equity footprint has expanded. The jurisdiction is now firmly established as a hub for the full spectrum of investment funds, from private equity to credit and from real estate to venture capital. This evolution reflects a global trend which has seen increased allocation to less liquid assets. I’m proud of the role Ogier has played in shaping Cayman’s legacy, setting a benchmark for investment fund structures worldwide.”