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Leading Individuals

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Commercial property in Isle Of Man

Appleby

Appleby supports a wide range of prominent international corporates and financial institutions on the sale, purchase and leasing of commercial real estate on the Isle of Man. In addition, the team is particularly adept at acting for lenders in matters concerning real estate finance. The team is led by Kyle Sutherland, who also acts as head of the corporate department and banking and asset finance team. Tom Brook has a diverse practice centred around real estate and property finance transactions, while Melissa Wong acts for some of the firm’s biggest clients in commercial property matters. Another key name is the ‘professional, polite, efficient’ Alexandra Dernie .

Practice head(s):

Kyle Sutherland


Other key lawyers:

Tom Brook; Alexandra Dernie; Melissa Wong


Testimonials

Alexandra Dernie and Melissa Wong were both very helpful and responsive.’

‘The turnaround time, quality of analysis, insight and end product has always been impressive. We can always rely on the deliverables of Appleby and trust highly what they say.’

‘Alexandra Dernie is incredible. It always feels like she goes the extra mile for us. Her ability to understand our issues and then deal with them quickly and calmly is very impressive. She is also able to translate complex legal matters into layman terms to help our understanding. She is cheerful and is always available, and happy, to help. Genuinely, she is a pleasure to work with.’

‘Very personal service. Responsive. Reliable. Good communication, listening and adapting.’

‘Alexandra Dernie is professional, polite, efficient.’

Key clients

Halfords Autocentres Limited


Santander Financial Services PLC


Investec Bank (Channel Islands) Limited


DP Realty LimitedSwagelok Limited


Peel NRE Developments Limited


SDI (Isle of Man) Limited


Marks and Spencer PLC


Barclays Bank plc


Manx Internet Commerce


AIB Group (UK) plc


HSBC Bank plc


ADT Fire and Security PLC


Work highlights


  • Advised Santander Financial Services PLC in relation to their new key client facing headquarters in the capital of the Isle of Man.
  • Assisting one of the largest employers in the Isle of Man with the purchase of a new site in which they will expand their manufacturing business.
  • Advising a client on organising the purchase, lease and wayleave requirements for their new multi-million-pound medicinal cannabis complex with solar energy farm.

Cains

The property team at Cains works on a range of substantial transactional and advisory matters across the full spectrum of the commercial property sector. Particular areas of expertise include property acquisition, property leasing, development projects, property management and planning and environment matters. With a ‘keen eye for detail’, Alex Poole-Wilson is experienced on the development, acquisition, financing and management of commercial property. Tim Shepherd is adept at handling both onshore and offshore real estate finance transactions across multiple jurisdictions for both borrowers and lenders. Stephanie Chew advises on corporate acquisitions and complex restructurings, while Holly McGarrigle handles cross-border real estate finance dor developers, investors and financial institutions.

Practice head(s):

Alex Poole-Wilson; Tim Shepherd


Other key lawyers:

Stephanie Chew; Holly McGarrigle


Testimonials

‘Direct access to key people. Good network of expert advisors to assist where needed.’

‘Alex Poole-Wilson has a keen eye for detail and a commercial mindset, very responsive to requests and deadlines.’

‘Cains are very responsive and have a wealth of expertise and knowledge across their team’

‘Holly McGarrigle and Stephanie Chew are very approachable and knowledgeable with excellent attention to detail’

‘Quick to respond, high quality work and efficient’

‘Excellent property knowledge and sound drafting based on extensive experience.’

‘Alex Poole-Wilson – extremely experienced in commercial property and drafting commercial leases.’

Key clients

Coomer Property Limited


Four Seasons Healthcare Group


Grant Thornton Limited


Heron and Brearley Limited


Linnia Investments Limited


LV Care Group


Mannin Retail Limited


Manx Telecom Trading Limited


National Farmers Union Mutual Insurance Society


Newhaven Properties Limited


St Mary’s Court Limited


Twickenham Investments Limited


Work highlights


  • Acted for LV Care Group and investor Roundsheld on the disposal of its Isle of Man care home property business.
  • Acted for Coomer Property Limited on its acquisition of industrial premises at Spring Valley, Braddan and subsequent development and letting for gym and leisure use.

Humphrey & Helfrich

The ‘very good and responsive’ commercial property team at Humphrey & Helfrich is experienced in a range of areas across the sector. Practice head Mark Humphrey is particularly skilled in commercial property work in the office, retail and hospitality sectors, as well as in licensing and planning matters. Meanwhile, Shona Quayle is skilled in both rural and urban commercial property. Beth Greenhalgh is another key name.

Practice head(s):

Mark Humphrey


Other key lawyers:

Shona Quayle; Beth Greenhalgh


Testimonials

‘A very good & responsive team . The team is attentive to clients needs & handle legal problems very efficiently.’

‘Mark Humphrey leads the property team, and is well established as one of the leading property lawyers in Douglas. He is ably assisted by Beth Greenhalgh, and between them, they have the benefit of a wealth of knowledge and experience in terms of local properties and the market. Seldom do we see a major commercial property transaction where one of them doesn’t feature.’

‘The ‘Go To’ practice for property transactions The team knows its client. When main contact is unavailable another team member is there, with knowledge of your file.’

‘Mark Humphrey is the most highly respected legal expert for property on the Isle Of Man’

‘Great knowledge and responsiveness’

‘They care and want to do the best job possible’

‘An excellent, well managed company. Mark Humphrey has a great deal of experience, whether it is a simple conveyance or complex planning issues.’

‘Mark Humphrey is the best property lawyer practicing in the Isle of Man. He is approachable, pragmatic and knowledgeable.’

Keystone Law

With a particular expertise in real estate finance, Keystone Law regularly advise banks, lenders and borrowers on a variety of matters, including the preparation and review of loan, security and hedging documentation. The team is particularly strong in the retail sector, as well as on the occupational tenant and developer side. Sally Cranshaw specialises in UK commercial real estate financing through Isle of Man vehicles. Geoff Kermeen supports blue-chip clients in matters relating to prime assets in the UK and Europe. Vicci Laslett is another key name, advising on all aspects of commercial and residential property law with a specialism in conveyancing law.

Other key lawyers:

Sally Cranshaw; Geoff Kermeen; Vicci Laslett


Testimonials

‘Vicci Laslett has been just great, very supportive and knowledgable, very flexible and easy to work with, responsive and thoughtful, most recently regarding the sale of a commercial property of mine, to be frank she’s just been a star!’

‘Found their service to be be helpful and advice clear and timely’

‘Vicci is always happy to discuss issues before providing clear and succinct advice’

‘The Team from Keystone are consistent and importantly there is continuity.’

‘Vicci Laslett expertly and diligently assisted us with our lease renewal.’

Key clients

Santander UK PLC


ING Bank, N.V. London Branch


Crystal Care Limited


Sefton Group Plc


Work highlights


  • Advised Santander in respect of several real estate finance transactions totalling £21m.
  • Advised ING Bank in respect of several real estate finance transactions.

MannBenham Advocates Limited

The commercial property team at MannBenham Advocates Limited advises clients across a range of matters, including those regarding timeshares, commercial property leases, real estate finance and any contractual disputes. Carly Stratton leads the firm’s business practice, acting on corporate and regulatory matters for venture capitalists, equity houses and listed companies. Managing director Miles Benham acts on commercial property matters for a range of public and private companies, banks and trusts, while Terence McDonald specialises in shareholder agreements and the sale and purchase of businesses.

Practice head(s):

Carly Stratton


Other key lawyers:

Miles Benham; Terence McDonald


Key clients

Douglas Borough Council


Freeport Properties Limited


Work highlights


  • Acting for the world’s premier manufacturer of shaving brushes and male grooming requisites, for their commercial property needs.
  • Regularly advise and represent Douglas Borough Council in various disputes, most often in unsafe buildings cases, where we bring legal action against property owners to force them to repair dilapidated buildings and deal with dangerous structures.
  • Advises on both commercial and residential real estate transactions, with expertise in advising both domestic and international clients.

Simcocks

With a client base comprised of landlords, tenants and developers, Simcocks support commercial property clients on all aspects of contentious and non-contentious matters, including on acquisitions, financings, development agreements and leasing. Team head Irini Newby handles all aspects of commercial property law across the office, industrial, retail and leisure sectors. Meanwhile, Taryn Pyle leads the firm’s residential property practice.

Practice head(s):

Irini Newby


Other key lawyers:

Taryn Pyle; Janice Turnbull