Under the auspices of John Lewis, Mourant's property team is adept at tackling the property aspects of M&A deals, handling the novation of leases and transfer of properties, in addition to assisting landlords and tenants with a variety of leasing matters and overseeing local property transactions. Alison Wood acts for a client base that ranges from financial services providers to HNWIs, handling their transactions, associated financing arrangements, and also proving project development support. Laura Bougourd is noted for handling the property aspects of corporate transactions, while also taking on landlord and tenant issues.
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Testimonials
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‘Rare to find a larger firm with the direct and personable service of a smaller practice. Thus the best of both worlds - strength in depth in terms of resources, yet attentive personal service. One has a direct line to your project-assigned advocate, and they answer the phone themselves.’
‘Laura Bougourd and Alison Wood are both superb and have our complete trust, be it in terms of the quality of their advice, their attentiveness and how invested they are as virtual members of our team. We know they have genuine care in securing best outcome for us.’
‘Well established, with a well-known brand across the Channel Islands.’
‘Laura Bougourd and Alison Wood are both highly regarded in the Guernsey commercial property sector. They are both approachable, knowledgeable and have the ability to get transactions completed in a timely manner.’
'Alison Wood and Laura Bougourd are lovely to work with. They provide total peace of mind and interconnectivity with each other. They are very knowledgeable about their local marketplace, and always propose ways to resolve a query rather than simply present the query without consideration.'
'Alison Wood is very warm and friendly. Her mannerisms and approach make you feel very in control of the transaction. Nothing phases her or causes a negative reaction. You always get the impression that her years of experience have taught her well in delivering complex property transactions in Guernsey.'
Key clients
- Titan Wealth Services Limited
- The Travel Corporation Limited
- The Channel Islands Co-operative Society Limited
Work highlights
Advised on the Guernsey property law aspects of Titan Wealth Services' acquisition of Ravenscroft's wealth management business.
Assisted the corporate team on the Guernsey property law aspects of the sale of The Travel Corporation to Apollo.
Advised The Channel Islands Co-Operative Society Limited on the proposed redevelopment of its Leale's Yard site to create residential accommodation and a multi-story car park as well as community, leisure and commercial use spaces.
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.
Practice head
John Lewis
Other key lawyers
Alison Wood; Laura Bougourd