Ogier acts for a client base consisting of corporate tenants, investors in and developers of commercial property, overseeing the regearing of leases or negotiation of novel leasing arrangements, acquisitions and disposals of Guernsey-based properties and the development of the gamut of property types. Heading the practice are Martyn Baudains, a specialist in high value property transactions who also acts for landlords and tenants in leasing matters, and St Helier-based Jonathan Hughes, who handles residential transactions for HNW clients. Jonathan Anderson‘s practice covers the spectrum of property matters, spanning development, leasing and transactional work. Piers Dereham and Martin Casas are noted for their experience in transactional and construction matters.
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- 'Knowledgeable team with a wealth of experience. Happy to give you their expert guidance to allow you to make informed decisions.'
- 'Jonathan Anderson was fantastic to work with. Very efficient and responsive and got us over the line on time.'
- 'Excellent use of technology, strength and depth and friendly service to deal with complex issues.'
- 'Martín Casas and Jonathan Anderson are very approachable team players, responsive and able to provide commercial answers to resolving complex issues.'
Key clients
- Guernsey Housing Association LBG
- Northern Trust (Guernsey) Limited
- Höegh Capital Partners Services (Guernsey) Ltd.
- Avignon Capital/Arnold House Holdings Limited
Work highlights
Advised the Guernsey Housing Association LBG in relation to the development of a residential site for which planning permission has been obtained.
Advised the landlord of a prominent office building on St Julian's Avenue in St Peter Port on a 12 year lease to HSBC Bank Plc of two floors of Arnold House.
Advised the purchaser of a commercial property, fully let to Van Mossell B.V., for a purchase price of £7.5m.
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Practice head
Jonathan Hughes; Martyn Baudains
Other key lawyers
Jonathan Anderson; Piers Dereham; Martin Casas