Ogier announced on 7^th March 2013 that two alumni of its articled clerk programme, Michael Lockwood and Alison Maxwell, were admitted to the roll of Attorneys at Law of the Cayman Islands on applications moved by Ogier Cayman Partner and Head of Litigation, Richard de Lacy QC.

Mr Lockwood and Ms Maxwell joined Ogier in September 2011 under the firm’s articled clerk programme following their legal studies and completed their articles on February 1st and March 1st respectively. Mr Lockwood has a law degree from Liverpool University and was commended for his performance in the Legal Practice Course in London.  Ms Maxwell read law in England and has a Master’s degree from Queen Mary University of London.

“We congratulate Michael and Alison on their admission to the bar.  The firm is proud to have helped them reach this important milestone in their legal careers,” said Mr de Lacy.  Addressing Mr Justice Quin, Mr de Lacy said that both candidates would be adornments to the Bar in the Cayman Islands.  Mr Lockwood has been Captain of the National Swim Team and is Vice- President of the Cayman Islands Swimming Association.  He has secured a position as an Associate with Ogier.  Ms Maxwell has been prominent in the activities of the Cayman Islands Association of Mediators and Arbitrators.

Ogier Cayman also announced today that Anna Cummings is the newest candidate to join its articled clerk programme.  She joins Ms Ridhiima Kapoor who began her 18-month term in September 2012.

Ogier Cayman’s articled clerks programme provides Caymanians looking to join the legal profession with comprehensive practical training in the main areas of legal work undertaken by the firm. Articled Clerks work alongside partners, and associates to gain exposure, develop their expertise across Ogier’s main service lines and work on cases and transactions on a rotational basis.

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Photo 1:           From Left: Ogier’s Managing Partner, Nick Rogers, Partner & Head of Litigation, Richard de Lacy QC, Michael Lockwood and; Group Director, Ogier Fiduciary Services Cayman Limited, Colin MacKay.

Photo 2:           Michael Lockwood and Alison Maxwell admitted to the Cayman Islands Bar.