The team at Bedell Cristin advises a string of notable clients, including major property developers and financial institutions, on the gamut of real estate matters, from project financing and high-value sales, to the negotiation of lease agreements. Jeff O’Boyle leads the practice, maintaining a broad practice which incorporates property development, investment, secured financing and commercial leasing arrangements, while also advising on acquisitions and disposals. Working alongside him is senior associate Hannah Robinson, who focuses on landlord and tenant matters, secured lending, portfolio management and residential property development.

Carey Olsen supports clients engaged in a variety of commercial property matters, advising on the development, acquisition and disposal of major projects in Jersey and also providing assistance with existing property portfolios, including lease agreements with new and existing lessees. Property transactions expert Chris Philpott leads the practice, advising on sales and lettings in addition to real estate financing. Newly promoted partner Will Whitehead is both a transactional and regulatory property specialist, advising on commercial property deals and advising developers on the regulatory aspects of infrastructure and other projects. Lyndsay Houlette is noted for her work in regard to mixed-use and infrastructure developments.

Collas Crill assists clients – including developers and investment funds – with major projects, sales and lettings, advising on both commercial and high-value residential property. Martin Le Boutillier heads the team, focusing his practice on real estate finance and corporate acquisitions and disposals, acting on instructions from both developers and finance providers. Pamela Doherty counts a number of major developers among her clients, and advises them on Jersey’s biggest commercial and residential real estate projects, as well as assisting with funding, sales, leases and broader corporate issues.

Ogier offers clients a broad property service, assisting with property financing and development, sales and acquisitions, and planning and construction matters, while also supporting HNWIs with the purchase of property in Jersey. Jonathan Hughes leads the team and the firm’s global practice, advising financial institutions and investors from Jersey and abroad, in addition to corporate occupiers, as well as assisting HNWIs seeking to relocate offshore. Katharine Marshall supports developers engaged in both commercial and residential projects, assisting with conditional contracts, joint ventures and collaboration agreements. Managing associate Sarah Parish specialises in advising HNWIs and their investment vehicles on the purchase of both residential and commercial property, while Laura Shirreffs assists with a range of matters, including property financing and property-heavy M&A.

Appleby advises developers on their commercial and residential projects from the early stages of development to disposal, in addition to providing support with financing arrangements. Practice head John Bisson has a wealth of experience assisting developers in Jersey, focusing primarily on commercial property matters. Property finance, estate planning and probate specialist Kate Westwater joined the firm as a counsel in June 2022 from BoisBois Lawyers.

Mourant‘s property team provides a broad range of services, assisting clients with development, planning and construction matters, in addition to handling transactions. Banks frequently instruct the firm in relation to the restructuring or refinancing of existing property deals.  Practice head Julie Melia specialises in commercial acquisitions and leases in addition to supporting clients with property financing. Counsel Georgina Cook focuses her practice on the structuring of commercial property deals and portfolios, while Kamila Kaminska handles acquisitions, disposals of, and lease arrangements for commercial properties.

Viberts‘ team advises local clients, including commercial landlords and tenants, on a variety of matters, including commercial leases, planning issues and acquisition of sites for development. Co-heading the practice are James Lawrence, who handles residential and commercial development work and planning matters, and Paul Harben, whose practice includes commercial developments, leases and lending. Emily Paris-Hunter assists clients with commercial property matters.

BCR Law assists clients with the development of both commercial and residential property, advising on sales and purchases in addition to landlord and tenant matters. Following the retirement of Wendy Lambert in January 2023, Michelle Leverington has taken over as practice head, advising on all aspects of commercial and residential property law, including handling complex estate matters and associated disputes. Anna Field joined the team in May 2022 from BoisBois Lawyers, acting for borrowers and lenders in a variety of property transactions.

The team at Lexstone Lawyers supports clients seeking to acquire both residential and commercial properties, and has further expertise in matters of property development. Marcus Stone heads the team, leading on large commercial and residential transactions, while Lucy Egerton-Vernon specialises in handling property matters in the context of her role leading the private client practice, advising family offices and lenders in respect of their property investments.