Carey Olsen brings a ‘can-do attitude’ to its commercial property transactions, advising clients entering the Guernsey market for the first time, alongside long-term corporate tenants on new leases, and the renegotiation of existing agreements. Practice head Jason Morgan operates a mixed commercial and residential practice, with Davey Le Marquand advising on transactions for office and industrial space. John Le Tissier assists clients with construction and leasing matters in addition to overseeing secured finance transactions, with Rachel Jones taking the lead on planning matters and Kieran Ogilvie handling the property aspects of M&A, and acting for both landlords and tenants on commercial leases.
Commercial property in Guernsey
Carey Olsen
Responsables de la pratique:
Jason Morgan
Autres avocats clés:
Davey Le Marquand; John Le Tissier; Rachel Jones; Kieran Ogilvie
Les références
‘It’s a can-do attitude that marks this firm out, always acting quickly when a deadline approaches, with solid outcomes.’
‘I find when dealing with the team at Carey Olsen, Jason Morgan and Rachel Jones, that my instructions are always understood and acted upon swiftly, and complex situations managed successfully.’
‘An approachable and knowledgeable group of people to work with.’
Principaux clients
PWC Properties (Guernsey) Limited
Investec Bank (Channel Islands) Limited
Octane PCC Limited
The Channel Islands Co-Operative Society Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Acted for a UK bank in its lease re-gearing and branch relocation in Guernsey.
- Acted for a global accounting firm in its Guernsey expansion plans that involved the lease re-gearing of Grade A existing office premises and expansion into other floors within the building.
- Advised Channel Islands Co-op on the acquisition of seven pharmacy branches across Jersey and Guernsey.
Collas Crill
Collas Crill gives ‘solid technical advice’ across the gamut of property matters, with its transactional and leasing work for, inter alia, international banks, complemented by its planning practice. Practice head Paul Nettleship is noted for his expertise in secured lending transactions and lease amendments. Jason Green was made head of the firm’s global real estate practice and named Lieutenant Bailiff of the Royal Court in 2023, acting for developers and HNWIs on the management of property portfolios. Harry Round maintains a broad commercial and residential practice, merging transactional expertise with liquor licensing and the property aspects of inheritance matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Paul Nettleship
Autres avocats clés:
Jason Green; Harry Round
Les références
‘The Guernsey property team at Collas Crill has an in-depth knowledge of the property sector. They are our go-to lawyers for this advice and transactions. The team also has strength in depth and can cover for each other when the principal is not available.’
‘Jason Green and his team are who we work with. He is easy to work with and always endeavours to provide legal and logical advice. Jason will work hard to meet deadlines and once instructed requires minimal intervention from the client.’
‘Always approachable.’
Principaux clients
Butterfield Bank (Guernsey) Limited
Canaccord
Channel Islands Property Fund
Comprop CI Limited
Cook Trading Limited
Diverse Property Income Fund
Guernsey Housing Association LBG
Investec Bank (Channel Islands) Limited
Liberation Group
Ravenscroft
RAW
Sancus
SandpiperCI Limited
SG Kleinwort Hambros Bank Limited
Sydenhams
The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited
Van Mossel Automotive
Principaux dossiers
- Advised on the property aspects of the £45m acquisition by Dutch automotive group Van Mossel of the Jacksons Group in the Channel Islands.
- Advised both seller and buyer on the acquisition of a prominent site which will see development into the future home of football in Guernsey.
- Acted for an institutional landlord on the regearing of existing leases, and a grant of a further lease, in respect of prominent St. Peter Port premises to a Big Four accountancy practice.
Ogier
Ogier provides a broad range of property services to financial services clients, family offices, and HNWIs, including lease arrangements and amendments, transactions, and development advice. Martyn Baudains heads the team, acting for clients in the sale and purchase of commercial property and plots of land in addition to assisting with landlord and tenant matters, with Jonathan Hughes overseeing the firm’s Local Legal Services team and assisting both private clients and corporates with relocations. Piers Dereham handles property transactions tied to corporate transactions, and Martín Casas is noted for his work on commercial leases and construction matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jonathan Hughes; Martyn Baudains
Autres avocats clés:
Piers Dereham; Martín Casas; Jonathan Anderson
Les références
‘A real cross-island practice that allows us insight into and comparisons of the broader property market.’
‘Jonathan Anderson has an incredibly broad and detailed knowledge of the market. We trust him on a range of matters relating to leases and dilapidations.’
‘The team are all very responsive and able to deal with any issues put in front of them, they are available to talk to directly.’
Principaux clients
Yesss Electrical (Guernsey) Ltd
CSL House| Limited
Howden Joinery Group PLC
Principaux dossiers
- Advised YESSS Electrical (Guernsey) Limited on the purchase of tenanted commercial premises on the outskirts of St. Peter Port.
- Retained by CSL House Limited to advise on all property matters pertaining to its head lease of one of the largest commercial buildings in Guernsey.
Ferbrache & Farrell LLP
The ‘commercially astute’ team at Ferbrache & Farrell LLP acts for HNWIs and clients in the financial services sector on matters such as office relocations and the arrangement of leases, in addition to overseeing the purchase of high value commercial real estate. Practice head Alastair Hargreaves advises on the full spectrum of mandates relating to commercial property, and has expertise in planning and environmental law. Stuart Nash acts for financial institutions in relation to security arrangements for commercial and property transactions.
Responsables de la pratique:
Alastair Hargreaves
Autres avocats clés:
Stuart Nash
Les références
‘Alastair Hargreaves has provided specialist knowledge on leasehold and conveyancing for multitenancy properties and new acquisitions. Alistair is a master of detail and provides timely and efficient advice. I have confidence that when Alastair is handling our investments, he will get it right first time.’
‘Alastair Hargreaves has an eye for detail and a wealth of experience in leasehold and commercial investment acquisitions and disposals. Alastair is the go-to person for commercial property matters.’
‘Mid-size firm delivering large firm quality advice promptly and concisely. This firm truly stands out in the industry and assists clients in a multitude of areas with a near full service offering.’
Principaux dossiers
Mourant
Mourant‘s property team is closely meshed with the firm’s corporate practice, overseeing the property aspects of M&A transactions, in addition to standalone real estate deals and leasing contracts. John Lewis leads the group, specialising in providing advice to the financial services sector relating to property deals. Alison Wood supports developers with their construction documentation. Both Wood and Laura Bougourd are frequently instructed to lead on property transactions, with the latter often acting for corporate landlords.
Responsables de la pratique:
John Lewis
Autres avocats clés:
Alison Wood; Laura Bougourd
Les références
‘Laura Bougourd and Alison Wood are model professionals, working well together as one team with smooth and seamless handover of work between them. Mourant have strong commercial property expertise and local knowledge in which we have long term trust.’
‘Laura Bougourd and Alison Wood are attentive and friendly and feel like part of our internal team. Communication is easy and swift. We can trust matters are being attended to without chasing. Local knowledge is excellent, including social, and political events.’
‘Excellent knowledge of property law.’
Principaux clients
Rathbones Group PLC
The Channel Islands Co-Operative Society Limited
Guernsey Electricity Limited
RBC Services (Channel Islands) Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Rathbones Group Plc in its merger with Investec Wealth & Investment (UK) and (CI) including handling property matters.
- Advised The Channel Islands Co-Operative Society Limited on the redevelopment of its Leale’s Yard site.
- Advised Guernsey Electricity on site sharing agreements vital to the island’s infrastructure and facilitating the connection of the island’s sole hospital to a more reliable electricity supply, managing multiple leases as part of this project.