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.

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Testimonials

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'They are professional and attentive and look to help and find creative solutions, they have experienced knowledgeable staff who specialise in their given fields.'
'I work with Jonathan Hughes and find him very approachable, knowledgeable and he provides a professional quality service that stands out over his peer group.'
'Ogier's department are very efficient and always pleasant. When they say they are going to revert to you, they do so. Their knowledge of property law is second to none. They also have a wonderful knack of explaining difficult issues. They always adhere to time frames given to their clients, also to fee structures given in advance even if this entails more work than previously envisaged.'
'When working with Sarah Parish we have the feeling that she really enjoys what she is doing. She treats our properties as if they were her own. She gives excellent advice and has good knowledge of our market. She is always pleasant and has a lovely sense of humour. Sarah has also the knack of getting on well with her opposite number during difficult transactions.'
'Ogier's team are our go-to practice on the island for property matters. Their depth of knowledge and experience is in our view unrivalled locally, but what really makes them stand out is their proactive, responsive and commercially aware approach.'
'Jonathan Hughes puts commercial considerations at the forefront of his advice, provides an experienced and practical approach to problem-solving and demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the industry.'
'Exceptional knowledge of the Jersey property market and availability and access to partners.'
'Katharine Marshall is widely acknowledged as the 'go-to' Jersey property expert for conveyancing and legal matters, her availability and direct accessability is highly valued.'

Key clients

Howden Joinery Group Plc
Edyn Leasing Limited
CPA Global
HSBC Bank plc
TMF Group
Sandpiper (including M&S, Morrison's, Costa Coffee, Apple, George, Iceland and Hotel Chocolat)
Investec
Jersey Homes Trust
LV Group Care Home Group
Parish of St Helier
Whitbread Plc/Premier Inn
Parish of St Martin
Guiton Group
Gamma Aviation Limited
Government of Jersey – States of Jersey Hospital Project, Airport, Treasury and Property holdings
John Lewis Partnership/Waitrose Limited
Fuel Supplies CI Limited
SG Hambros Bank
Close Finance
Metlife Investment Company Limited
BDO Group
Standard Chartered Bank
Ashbe Construction
Arcadia Group
Grange Developments