Paperjam Advertorial Interview : François Pfister
Ogier on a roll
► International business law firm Ogier opened a boutique in Luxembourg in April 2012, in response to significant client demand.
Why Luxembourg? Many clients of the Ogier group had expressed an interest in using Luxembourg, either stand-alone or as part of an international investment structure. Having a Luxembourg capability therefore was a logical step ahead for Ogier.
Debroise and Caroline Bormans have been recently appointed partners. Fabien is specialised in Banking & Finance as well as Restructuring & Insolvency and Caroline provides an in-depth knowledge of corporate tax issues surrounding finance and investment vehicles.
What has been Ogier Luxembourg’s evolution since inception? We opened in the spring 2012 with a handful of people working in an open space surrounded by cables, boxes and a «start-up spirit». Two years later, the team has grown to reach the 20 people mark and the offices are becoming too small to welcome the new fee earners and staff that will be joining in the coming months. From the strength of our clients’ response, we are very optimistic about the future for Luxembourg and our contribution to that, based on our expertise locally and internationally. Reinforcing the teams constituted around François Pfister and Daniel Richards, Fabien
“Becoming and remaining trusted advisors to our clients is our goal and our achievement.” Their expertise strengthens our existing practices and complements our Investment Funds and Corporate & Commercial legal services offering. What are your goals for the next two years? We want to consolidate our presence in Luxembourg and our reputation locally
▲ Ogier Luxembourg partners – from left to right: François Pfister, Caroline Bormans, Daniel Richards and Fabien Debroise
and internationally. This can only happen if we provide first class client service and commitment, partner involvement in all matters and of course expertise. Client satisfaction is our benchmark. To achieve this goal we can rely on an excellent team and the experience and knowledge disseminated throughout the Ogier network. Ogier has a unique profile in the legal advice to international financial centres and we will continue develop and capitalise on that expertise. Team spirit and well being are also key levers to help the team do a great job, clients can feel it and this makes us different. ◄ Contact us For further information about Ogier Luxembourg, our publications, our career opportunities, go to www.ogier.com, or contact us at luxembourg.legal@ogier.com.
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