Two Channel Island law firms to merge

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Mourant du Feu & Jeune and Ozannes, two of the leading law firms in the Channel Islands, have announced their intention to merge in a new firm to be known as Mourant Ozannes.

It will be one of the world's largest offshore law firms, with more than 200 fee-earners and 50 partners practising from offices in the Cayman Islands and London, as well as Guernsey and Jersey. It will include highly respected trusts practitioners in the Channel Islands advising on commercial trusts and trusts litigation for blue chip companies, intermediaries and ultra high net worth individuals. Mourant has been a market leader in establishing Jersey Foundations structures while Ozannes has developed Guernsey trust law.  The deal, which is subject to regulatory approval, will be st...

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