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Cains offers ‘excellent linkage between the law and practical, problem-solving advice’. The team acted in connection with the financing of several high-value commercial property acquisitions, including a loan facility and murabaha made available to Isle of Man subsidiaries. Jeremy Walton is a key contact.

Providing ‘prompt and courteous service’, Simcocks Advocates boasts one of the most experienced teams on the island. The practice experienced an increase in work relating to short and long term lettings, sub-lettings and assignment, and was involved in a rent negotiation of approximately £500,000 per annum. It also advised in several successful planning appeals over the course of the year. Irini Newby is ‘conscientious when liaising with advocates who act for unresponsive landlords’.

Appleby recently acted on the acquisition of two major office developments in the Isle of Man, including the preparation of occupational leases for two institutional tenants. Beth Greenhalgh and John Turner are key contacts.

Callin Wild’s Peter Shimmin is widely praised for property finance matters. Lesley Webb is also noted for commercial property work.

Dougherty Quinn’s commercial property group is headed by Mark Dougherty, with associate Jodie Summers a lead lawyer. The team act for Dohle Group, as owner in a complex lease of part of one of the island’s largest and most prestigious office developments.

Gough Advocates assisted a local high-net-worth client in the creation of a new development company group specialising in the development of ultra-high-value housing on the island. Paul Kerruish and Stephen Mann are notable contacts.

Formed in 2009, Long & Humphreyunderstands the local market’. Mark Humphrey and Shona Quayle have ‘a fantastic understanding of the requirements of business. They are personable, reliable and can relate to any issues arising’.

M&P Legal’s Christopher Murphy is a well-known advocate on the local commercial property scene, acting for institutional and private investors in the acquisition, disposal and leasing of commercial and private property. He also acts for local property development and construction companies. Carol Young is also recommended.

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