Offshore law firm Ogier has appointed three new partners to the group partnership: Simon Schilder based in the BVI, Caroline Chan based in Guernsey and Tim Morgan based in Jersey.

Mr Schilder has been a partner of the BVI legal practice since 2007 and joined Ogier as part of the merger with WSmiths in February 2007. His practice includes investment funds and corporate and commercial matters. He has recently advised on the launch of the $1 billion Middle East North Africa Opportunities fund for EFG Hermes Asset Management.

Ms Chan joined Ogier in 2007 from a local law firm; she specialises in investment funds, banking and corporate and commercial work. In addition to becoming a partner of the group, she has also become a partner of the Guernsey legal practice.

Mr Morgan joined Ogier in 2003 from the investment banking division of Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein, having worked in both their London and New York offices. His practice includes investment funds, real estate and corporate and commercial matters. In addition to becoming a partner of the group, he has also become a partner of the Jersey legal practice.