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.
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- '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.'
- 'They talk plain English and make the process very smooth, offering helpful advice when needed.'
- 'Excellent use of AI and technology to ensure efficiency and accuracy. Very approachable team with diverse skill set and resilience.'
- 'Martín Casas is responsive, accurate and thorough. Jonathan Anderson is personal, a lateral thinker and easy to deal with.'
- 'Martín Casas is very professional and thorough. He is commercially minded and can be trusted to get a deal completed.'
- 'A friendly can-do attitude. Communication with the firm was speedy and efficient. The service provided by Martyn Baudains was handled in a relaxed, informative but professional manner.'
Key clients
- Yesss Electrical (Guernsey) Ltd
- CSL House| Limited
- Howden Joinery Group PLC
Work highlights
- 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.
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Jonathan Hughes, Martyn Baudains