Mourant is able to advise on property matters ranging from development and construction to sales and leases, and is also called upon by lenders in relation to property financing transactions. Heading the team is Julie Melia, whose practice spans the acquisition, disposal and lease of commercial properties, and planning issues tied to developments. Georgina Cook also handles the aforementioned areas, and is also sought after for complex structuring work concerning commercial property developments. Kamila Kaminska is also noted for her property practice.
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- 'Mourant has been part of the legal establishment in Jersey for decades, which is important as the knowledge of the law, process and its many vagaries, enables the right outcomes with the minimum of fuss. Having a team that has this level of experience gives us confidence.'
- 'Our main partner is Georgina Cook, and we also use Julie Melia. They have significant property knowledge and are extremely responsive to any matters we put before them. The technical understanding of some of the quirkier elements of Jersey property law is extremely valuable.'
- 'Very professional and knowledgeable. Always go the extra mile to achieve results.'
- 'Efficient, dependable, knowledgable, helpful and responsive. Fully engaged with the client.'
- 'Julie Melia is acknowledged as an outstanding property lawyer, and that is my experience. She heads up an excellent team. She is always readily accessible, easy to deal with and possesses a quiet personal charm.'
- 'Julie Melia and her team have been genuinely outstanding. They take time to properly understand their clients' needs and regularly go the extra mile to ensure our needs are met. The advice is presented in plain English and combines legal accuracy with pragmatic advice to support operational decision-making.'
- 'Without doubt, Julie Melia is the standout partner and a recognised authority in her field. Her knowledge of local issues, case law and interpretation is exceptional. She is passionate about property law, and this not only comes across when you deal with her, but is also contagious.'
- 'The Mourant team has a wealth of local commercial property experience and provides proactive, insightful advice.'
Key clients
- The Channel Islands Co-Operative Society
- Jersey Electricity Plc
- Aztec Group
- Parish of St Helier
- Butterfield Bank (Jersey) Limited
- G R Langlois (1991) Limited
- AIB Group (UK) p.l.c.
- Cine-UK Limited
- JEPA Holdings Limited
- Jersey Homes Trust
Work highlights
- Advised The Channel Islands Co-operative Society Limited on the Jersey property security aspects of a £33mn revolving credit facility from The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited.
- Assisted Jersey Electricity Plc with matters including acquisitions, leases, service of notices and standard property documentation.
- Completed the lease to support Aztec Financial Services' move to flagship premises at Jersey's International Finance Centre.
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Georgina Cook
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Julie Melia