On April 15, 2009, offshore lawfirm Ogier announced the appointment of Ray Wearmouth as Ogier Group Partner in the firm’s British Virgin Islands office.  Among other roles, Ray will be acting in a legal advisory role for hedge fund clients as well as serving as director for certain funds in a fiduciary capacity.  Historically, he has provided legal advice on leverage and credit for hedge fund clients and expects to continue this role at Ogier.