Ozannes and Mourant du Feu & Jeune, two offshore law firms, have merged to create Mourant Ozannes.

The merged firm brings together two legal practices in Guernsey and Jersey to create a firm with industry knowledge across the Channel Islands.

With over 200 fee-earners and 50 partners practising from offices in the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Jersey and London, Mourant Ozannes is one of the world's largest offshore law firms.

Group managing partner Jonathan Rigby (pictured) says: “We are very excited by the opportunities that the merger presents and we are looking forward to working together as one firm towards our shared vision, to be consistently recognised as the leading law firm offshore. We aim to achieve this by delivering exceptional client service through collective effort and mutual support and by becoming an employer of choice. Mourant Ozannes draws on the heritage of two great legal practices and I am extremely proud to be leading the new firm at this exciting time.”

Guernsey managing partner Rob Shepherd adds: “The Mourant Ozannes merger builds on the heritage and cultural synergies of two very successful offshore law firms. We are very excited at the new opportunities this presents for our clients and our people.”