Mourant’s property practice is able to assist clients involved in the development of Jersey-based commercial properties and also oversees the acquisition and disposal of both commercial and residential properties and the lease of office space and plots of land. Practice head Julie Melia specialises in property transactions, but also tackles planning and financing matters. Georgina Cook also handles the spectrum of property matters, with particular expertise in the structuring of developments.
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- 'Julie Melia has a long-standing and deep knowledge of our organisation, our history and our culture which makes her so valuable, alongside her technical ability.'
- 'Julie Melia is a particularly good property lawyer, with excellent communication skills - the best at communicating in this sector in Jersey.'
- 'Mourant is a premium name in the Channel Islands legal market and has had an extremely longstanding presence in the Channel Islands, which engenders trust. Their coverage of multiple elements of law, particularly commercial property, enables the client to gain broad access to associated specialisms.'
- 'The individuals we work with are highly knowledgeable on the many interesting and quirky elements of Channel Islands law, most of which are beyond the layman. Having that knowledge enables us to make the right decisions, with regard to all the issues.'
- 'Georgina Cook and Kamila Kaminski were both easy to work with, and they kept me updated on the progress on legal property issues.'
- 'Georgina Cook is a marvel. She's smart, astute and intensely focused on the challenge in hand. Tenacious and a real pleasure to have on your team.'
Key clients
- Royal Bank of Canada/Royal Trust Properties
- The Channel Islands Co-Operative Society Limited
- Parish of St Helier
- Jersey Electricity plc
- Ferryspeed (CI) Limited
- St John Ambulance
- William Hill
- Butterfield Bank
- The National Trust for Jersey
- Henley Investment Management Limited
Work highlights
Advised Henley Investment Management on the sale of Charter Place in a deal worth £12.5m.
Continued to provide sale, purchase, lease and general property advice to The Channel Islands Cooperative Society Limited.
Assisted Jersey Electricity Plc with matters including acquisitions, leases, service of notices, legal opinions and general advice.
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Practice head
Julie Melia
Other key lawyers
Georgina Cook; Kamila Kaminska