Collas Crill is instructed by both investors and developers across the spectrum of commercial property challenges, advising clients from the construction stage through to the final sale of completed projects. In addition, the team frequently assists property owners and lessors on leasing and sub-leasing arrangements, respectively. Heading the team is Martin Le Boutillier, who handles both the financing of real estate transactions and the deals themselves, handling both acquisitions and disposals of St Helier properties. Pamela Doherty acts for a number of Jersey-based developers across the lifespan of their projects, and is also well versed in commercial property investments and portfolio transactions.
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Testimonials
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- 'Martin Le Boutillier heads up the team that we deal with. He works closely with us to ensure that the deals are aligned to our goals. He has also brought a deal to the table through his network.'
- 'Martin Le Boutillier is responsive, helpful and insightful, he also takes into consideration our desired completion dates and works to ensure this happens as best he can, assisting to unblock deals where the vendor can drag their heels somewhat.'
- 'An experienced team that offers pragmatic advice. They look for compromises and solutions as opposed to deadlock, which is so important.'
- 'We mainly work with Pamela Doherty and Martin Le Boutillier, who are really strong.'
- 'They are very accessible and work around the clock to get the job done.'
- 'Pamela Doherty's property expertise is excellent and makes the deal happen. It's a pleasure to work with her.'
Key clients
- C Le Masurier Limited
- Dandara
- Ravenscroft
- Investec Bank (Channel Islands) Limited
- RBSI
- Owner and landlord of IFC5
- Close Finance
- Raw Finance
- DHRE
- Comprop CI
- Eastleigh Development Limited and Keltic Asset Holdings Limited
- PricewaterhouseCoopers
Work highlights
Advised Keltic Asset Holdings Limited with regard to the pre-sale agreement, acquisition agreement and lease of commercial office premises at 19-21 Broad Street, St Helier, to Zedra.
Advised Stonehaven Properties on the £12.5m acquisition of commercial offices at Charter Place, St Helier from the Henley Group.
Advised C Le Masurier Limited in relation to its £70m investment large mixed use redevelopment development of Merchant Square.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Martin Le Boutillier
Other key lawyers
Pamela Doherty