Developers and property finance providers make up Appleby‘s core client base, which it advises on matters ranging from the redevelopment of existing sites and related financing facilities to the acquisition, disposal and lease of commercial and residential properties. John Bisson spearheads the firm’s property law capacity, with a practice that spans both commercial and residential property development. Kate Westwater is a key contact for property financing, and is also well versed in the property aspects of estate planning and probate matters.
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- 'The collaboration was very proactive and beneficial in regard to the property documentation that was drawn up.'
- 'A very thorough and detailed approach was taken.'
- 'With the property team headed by the island's most experienced property lawyer, Appleby arguably offers the strongest and most reliable property legal advice you could obtain in Jersey.'
- 'John Bisson would be considered the island’s most experienced property lawyer, heading the property team. He is able to advise on and devise unique property transaction structures we often require.'
Key clients
- Barclays Bank Plc
- HSBC Bank Plc
- The Royal Bank of Scotland International Ltd
- Lloyds Bank Plc
- Butterfield Bank (Jersey) Limited
- Santander International
- Dandara Group
- Palladium Group
- Aedifica UK Limited
- Collinson Wood
- Stonehage Fleming
- Boots Properties Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Lloyds Pharmacy Limited on the disposal of its Channel Islands pharmacy business, including the transfer of leases of seven sites across Jersey and Guernsey.
- Assisted Yacht Hotel Limited with a complex repayment and new funding exercise involving multiple law firms in Jersey and England, and the creation of a complicated security package.
- Advised Dandara Group on a complex interlocked number of property conveyances to remove from a development site upon which Dandara is constructing hundreds of social rental units.
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John Bisson