Ogier‘s property team melds expertise in both commercial and residential property, handling acquisitions and disposals of land and buildings, as well as associated financing arrangements and leasing deals for investors and HNWIs. Further expertise comes in the form of planning and construction advice. Jonathan Hughes oversees the practice, acting for clients in relation to the redevelopment of high value properties in Jersey. Katharine Marshall is the key contact for property financing queries, frequently acting for banks, and assisting with the drafting of joint venture and collaboration agreements in relation to property developments. HNWIs and their investment structures come to Sarah Parish for advice relating to the acquisition, development and leasing of commercial and residential properties.

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Testimonials

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  • 'We have a mutual appreciation and understanding of what I am trying to achieve.'
  • 'I work primarily with Katharine Marshall, whose understanding and knowledge of the development market is of great assistance, and she is regarded as part of the whole development team.'
  • 'Efficient and friendly at all times and really work as a team.'
  • 'Each of the individuals that I work with are efficient, but it's the strength of the team support that impresses me most.'

Key clients

  • Howden Joinery Group Plc
  • Edyn Leasing Limited
  • CPA Global
  • HSBC Bank plc
  • TMF Group
  • Sandpiper (M&S, Morrison's, Costa Coffee, Apple, George, Iceland, 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

Work highlights

  • Corporate and private property development - Acted on a large quantity of complex commercial and residential development projects across all sectors.
  • Institutional property finance - Acted for numerous institutional real estate finance clients in relation to complex multi-million pound real estate finance transactions.
  • Corporate occupiers - Acted for numerous corporate occupier clients in relation to new build office headquarter relocation projects.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jonathan Hughes

Other key lawyers

Katharine Marshall, Sarah Parish, Laura Shirreffs