Mourant‘s property team handles standalone property transactions and those linked to broader corporate deals, assisting with the transfer of commercial properties, leases and financing arrangements. The team is overseen by Guernsey managing partner John Lewis and includes Alison Wood, who assists both high-net-worth individuals and financial service sector clients with securing properties in Guernsey, while Laura Bougourd acts on both sides of leasing transactions. Both Wood and Bougourd are also able to advise on property financing facilities.
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- Laura Bougourd and Alison Wood have been instrumental in a number of transactions we have been involved in. They both have a strong commercial sense, good market knowledge, and can offer solutions rather than just flagging issues.
- Laura Bougourd and Alison Wood are key contacts for Guernsey property matters.
Key clients
- The Channel Islands Co-Operative Society Limited
- Card Factory plc
- R. W. Randall Limited
- Craigard (Pitronnerie Road Guernsey) Limited
- S&P Global Indices UK Limited
- Esher Investments Limited
- AKOP Capital Limited
- Cogent Group
Work highlights
Advised The Channel Islands Co-Operative Society Limited on the sale of the majority of Leale’s Yard to the States of Guernsey.
Advised Card Factory plc on the Guernsey property aspects of its acquisition of funkypigeon.com Limited.
Supported R.W. Randall Limited on the property aspects of its strategic acquisition of Big Red Guernsey Limited.
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