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Mourant Ozannes has maintained its position as the leading offshore law firm, according to one of the world's most respected legal directories.

Mourant Ozannes have acted as sole Jersey legal adviser to Polyus Gold International Limited in relation to the sale of shares and global depositary receipts in Polyus Gold representing approximately 7.5% of its issued share capital.

Leading offshore law firm, Mourant Ozannes, has advised European private equity firm Cinven on the Jersey aspects of its acquisition of the Jersey headquartered patent annuity business, CPA Global.

29 March 2012: The Chief Minister of the States of Jersey and Mourant Ozannes launch the Historic Abuse Redress Scheme. Mourant Ozannes appointed the Scheme Lawyers.

A group of the world's leading fund directors and litigation lawyers met in London yesterday to hear about the key issues they face in the wake of the global financial crisis.

Mourant Ozannes has been recognised for the role it played in two of the year's biggest corporate deals. The results were announced at the International Financial Law Review (IFLR) 13th Annual European Awards, held at the Dorchester Hotel in London last night.

Leading offshore law firm, Mourant Ozannes, has advised long-standing client WNS (Holdings) Limited on its public offering of American Depositary Shares (ADSs) on the New York Stock Exchange.

A landmark case that could have a significant impact on the mechanism used to calculate damages in personal injury claims has been won by Mourant Ozannes' litigation team in Guernsey.

Mourant Ozannes has underlined its position as the leading offshore law firm, with more Citywealth Leading Lawyer recommendations than any other offshore firm.

Leading offshore law firm, Mourant Ozannes, has acted as Jersey legal adviser to both Hermes Real Estate, as buyer and the Westfield Group, as seller in relation to the acquisition by Hermes of Westfield's half share in a £400 million retail portfolio.

Mourant Ozannes, the leading offshore law firm, has advised on the establishment of a new Guernsey fund, HitecVision VI, L.P., which has investor commitments of $1.5 billion. The deal is testimony to the high quality of investment fund expertise available in Guernsey, which is attracting significant levels of new business to the island.

Mourant Ozannes in the Channel Islands has been named in an independent study as a leading offshore law firm in respect of investment funds law and practice.

Leading offshore law firm, Mourant Ozannes, has promoted seven lawyers to the position of Senior Associate: Adam Bathgate, Carly Parrott, Henry Brandts-Giesen, Michelle Tierney, Robbie Grant, Sarah Huelin, and Tim Crook.

Leading offshore law firm, Mourant Ozannes, has appointed Advocate Daniel Birtwistle as the Managing Partner of its Jersey office.  His appointment will take effect from 1 February 2012.

Leading offshore law firm, Mourant Ozannes, has announced the appointment of Simon Dickson and Helen Ruelle as partners, with effect from 1 February 2012.

Leading offshore law firm, Mourant Ozannes, has opened an office in Hong Kong to provide clients and intermediaries with access to the firm's offshore legal services in an Asian time zone.

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Leading offshore law firm Mourant Ozannes has advised on the establishment of a new private equity fund focusing on Nordic business investments.

Mourant Ozannes advises more FTSE-listed companies than any other offshore law firm, according to the latest set of ratings published this month.

Law firm Mourant Ozannes is the only offshore firm to be named in a recently published list of the leading international legal advisers for Russian M&A deals.

The challenges and opportunities for businesses of a constantly evolving social media landscape will be explored at a seminar hosted by the IoD Guernsey later this month.

Mourant Ozannes has once again emerged as the Channel Islands' leading law firm, according to newly released figures from Chambers UK 2012, a leading legal directory that ranks law firms based on technical expertise and client service excellence.

Mourant Ozannes has been named 'Best Offshore Law Firm - Client Service' at the HFMWeek US Hedge Fund Services Awards 2011. This follows the firm winning the same client service accolade at the HFMWeek European Hedge Fund Services Awards earlier this year.

Mourant Ozannes has won the inaugural Law Cup at the 2011 Standard Chartered Jersey Marathon by being the first law firm to finish the relay race.

Law firm Mourant Ozannes has advised on a unique US$150 million Guernsey-domiciled fund that will invest in rare and classic cars.

Partner Ben Robins is featured in November 2010's edition of The Lawyer Offshore Report. To read the full article, please click here (please click "save" when prompted).

International law firm Mourant Ozannes has bolstered its growing trust practice in the Cayman Islands with the addition of Morven McMillan to its award-winning litigation team. The appointment comes as Mourant Ozannes officially celebrates its recent merger to create one of the largest offshore law firms in the world.