Carey Olsen covers the gamut of commercial property matters in Jersey and the UK, overseeing the development of on-island infrastructure while also handling the financing arrangements for London-based properties and portfolios. The team is also able to tackle the property aspects of cross-border M&A deals. Chris Philpott heads the team, offering considerable experience in both commercial property and infrastructure transactions, including in the renewable energy sector. Will Whitehead handles both transactional, leasehold, and construction matters, including helping developers secure planning permission for projects and handling due diligence procedures prior to the completion of transactions.
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Testimonials
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- 'I found the process of working with Carey Olsen's commercial property department extremely efficient and effective.'
- 'Lyndsay Houlette was a delight to interact with. She dealt with all of our needs swiftly and professionally. I cannot recommend her highly enough.'
- 'The team, headed by Chris Philpott, has an in-depth knowledge of the local property market and is highly experienced in dealing with complex transactions.'
- 'Chris Philpott heads up the team and provides unrivalled advice. The team is well-structured, with appropriate work being carried out at appropriate levels, creating efficiencies for the client in the most cost-effective way.'
- 'One of the largest and most experienced teams across the Channel Islands, which helps!'
- 'Chris Philpott and Will Whitehead are really strong and backed up well by Lyndsay Houlette and Eleanor Witterick. They provide practical advice.'
Key clients
- Ports of Jersey Limited
- Jersey Electricity plc
- The States of Jersey Development Company Limited
- Sandpiper CI
- Zedra
- Octane Group
- Deloitte
- Langham Hall
- Apollo
- HSBC Bank plc
Work highlights
Continued to advise Ports of Jersey Limited on the management and restructuring of its property portfolio.
Acted as lead counsel to SandpiperCI on the sale of its convenience retail business to Morrisons.
Advised EG Group on the Jersey aspects of the internal reorganisation and subsequent sale of its portfolio of 218 KFC franchises in the UK, Jersey and Ireland to Yum! Brands' KFC division, as part of EG Group's deleveraging strategy.
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Practice head
Chris Philpott
Other key lawyers
Will Whitehead; Lyndsay Houlette; Eleanor Witterick