Collas Crill > St Helier, Jersey > Firm Profile

‘Pamela Doherty: extremely conscientious and aware and preempts the client’s needs.’

‘Excellent service. Response times are always appropriate to the situation, and industry knowledge and commercial awareness are excellent. Charge out rates are extremely competitive for the service given.’

‘Pamela Doherty is personable, flexible in her drafting approach and knowledgeable both in the fields of residential and commercial property. Martin Le Boutillier is an experienced member of the team, complementing the service offering and providing a depth of experience.’

‘They have a strong understanding of the company and were able to act rapidly and efficiently on recent instructions.’

‘Collas Crill have a good breadth of in-house expertise. In addition to commercial property they have been able to advise on probate, planning, trust and private property matters over the last 12 months.’

‘We find that the overall service at Collas Crill is first class. They display very strong knowledge of Jersey property law and are very responsive, producing quality work.’

‘We tend to use Martin Le Boutillier the most – he is our primary contact. He is very knowledgeable, professional and commercial – quick to understand problems and able to provide practical solutions that work for the borrower whilst affording requisite protection for the bank.’

‘Pamela Doherty and Martin Le Boutillier are both dynamic lawyers specialising in commercial property matters.’

‘Matthew Gilley’s banking team at Collas Crill provide a responsive, competent and excellent service. We use them to provide Jersey legal support on international banking transactions. The members of the team really know their law, they are very responsive and we have had no issues with meeting timeframes.’

‘Matthew Gilley is an excellent lawyer: personable, competent and always willing to go the extra mile to provide support for our clients. He has a positive and progressive attitude, and nothing is too much trouble. He understands teamwork, how this should apply to cross-border transactions, and how it is best achieved when working with other lawyers. Matthew is a class act. We also work with Alexander Price, who is talented and shows great promise. As a team, Matthew and Alexander are excellent.’

‘We consider Collas Crill a business partner rather just a law firm, always going out of its way to advise on deal structuring and adding value where possible. Unlike its competitors, Collas Crill provides very straightforward, practical and commercial advice and is often very proactive. The enthusiastic team is always ready and willing to help and it is apparent that there is a real collegiate and team approach to jobs.’

‘Alexander Price is an outstanding practitioner in the team who is friendly, knowledgeable and skilled in multiple disciplines including banking, finance, Islamic finance and real estate. His wide skill set allows Alexander to help advise on structuring and security, and properly opine on complex structures.’

‘The Collas Crill banking and finance team have been exceptional is supporting my UK practice in the real estate finance space. They are knowledgeable, efficient, value for money, accessible and, above all, an absolute pleasure to work with. The personal touch is one of their key strengths – always available for quick, clear advice under pressure.’

‘I consider Matthew Gilley and Alexander Price the go-to team for banking and finance transactions with an offshore, Channel Island element. The service they provide is professional (without being stuffy), commercial (whilst protecting the client) and technically great (without the impenetrable jargon).’

‘Responsive and reasonable.’

‘Alexander Price is very good.’

‘Nuno Santos-Costa has almost legendary status. He is a superb advocate. Sam Williams is excellent on his feet and extremely clever. They both deal extremely well with difficult clients.’

‘The team works very hard and diligently for their clients. They are particularly good at connecting people and sourcing expertise so that matters can be appropriately and efficiently dealt with. I have found all of the team I worked with extremely personable and friendly, and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.’

‘Lynne Calder is particularly personable and works very hard for her clients. I find working with her a joy as she instructs clearly and well, and ensures everyone is kept informed at all times.’

‘Collas Crill has a deep understanding of the legal and regulatory environment in Jersey, as well as strong connections with local businesses and individuals.’

‘Collas Crill is known for its deep understanding of Jersey law and its ability to provide clients with tailored, practical advice that takes into account the local legal and business landscape. The firm has a strong reputation for its expertise in a range of practice areas, and they are highly respected by their peers and clients alike.’

‘Damian James possesses a combination of technical expertise, strategic thinking, strong communication skills, and a client-focused approach. He is highly experienced, and highly thought of by his colleagues and peers, as well as the court officials, in particular the judges.’

‘Good range of lawyers, who bring a human touch to their work.’

‘Damian James is a great litigator, straightforward, calm, a good listener, overall providing a very user-friendly experience from a client’s perspective.’

‘Technically excellent, very personable, super responsive, competitive pricing.’

‘Sam Sturrock: very good and thoughtful lawyer, clients like him, very hands-on and responsive, diligent, great attention to detail.’

‘Very knowledgeable in the sector I require.’

‘Excellent client relationship.’

‘Collas Crill offers a partner-lead, boutique-feel experience. Sam Sturrock is hands-on and provides clear, practical advice.’

‘Sam Sturrock’s friendly and practical approach helps navigate complicated matters in a stress-free manner.’

‘The Collas Crill team is excellent. They have great knowledge of complex issues and are always willing to go the extra mile. I have had nothing but great experiences with them. I rate them especially for their partner availability, expert knowledge and eye for detail.’

‘Sam Sturrock is the partner I deal with. He is highly knowledgeable, a really valuable and trusted partner for all corporate and investment fund transactions. He is also our go-to person for all questions relating to Jersey Limited Liability Companies, a new vehicle in Jersey’s toolbox which Sam helped to develop. I would highly recommend Sam to anybody.’

‘They combine brilliant technical knowledge about Jersey trust law with a good instinct about potential comsequences in other jurisdictions.’

‘Serious in-depth knowledge, clear thinking, innovative.’

‘Kellyann Ozouf is in my view one of the finest non-contentious trusts lawyers in Jersey and indeed anywhere. Brilliantly clever, real understanding of trusts, and focused on what matters.’

‘I have found the team superb, having worked with Kellyann Ozouf for some 15 years. They are my go-to firm in the Channel Islands but have an international reach also i.e. Cayman and BVI. They have a very broad and high level skill set and they also have strength in depth, with quality through the Jersey and Guernsey teams from top to bottom. This is a big hitter offshore law firm with some real names in the international private wealth world within it!’

‘My main contact is Kellyann Ozouf – she is a class act and a top lawyer in every sense. She is technically on the ball, tactically astute and is one of the go-to names in international private wealth – she also does it all with a smile! She has built her team in Jersey to a substantial offering of real quality in the last few years and that can be seen from her recent hiring – the excellent Victoria Grogan, who is in her own right a heavyweight on the island and in the private wealth world.’

‘The team is excellent, offering very responsive, commercial and accurate advice with great client skills and attention. Well integrated into the firm’s litigation offering and so giving a seamless, comprehensive service.’

‘Kellyann Ozouf is a legal dynamo, very conscientious, dedicated to her clients and an incredibly hard worker. She is supported by great team members.’

‘Collas Crill make lives easier by being easy to work with. Their process is thorough yet not painful. The partners on the team are knowledgeable, engaging and always willing to take a call to explain something in practical terms and provide support. A professional outfit who are a pleasure to work with.’

‘Knowledgeable team, approachable and flexible.’

‘Sam Sturrock – competent, professional and commercially minded. Khetha Shezi – good to work with.’