Viberts is regularly instructed by Jersey-based businesses requiring assistance with leasing arrangements, in addition to handling the acquisitions and sales of commercial and residential properties, as well as developments plots. Leading the team are Paul Harben, whose expertise spans both commercial development projects and transactions centred on commercial properties, and James Lawrence, a specialist in transactions for development properties, planning matters and leasing challenges. Emily Paris-Hunter departed the firm in June 2026.
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Testimonials

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  • Emily Paris-Hunter has been fantastic to work with from day one; personable, professional, knowledgeable about the industry, well-connected and great to work with! I cannot recommend her more highly.
  • Very approachable, easy to contact, and a joy to work with. The practice is highly professional but also manages to retain a small, family feel, with close relationships across the team.
  • Paul Harben is a very experienced, knowledgeable, and personable property lawyer who always seems to remain calm irrespective of any external pressures. He seems adept at understanding the politics in dispute scenarios as well as the legal detail, with advice always delivered in a clear and unambiguous way. Emily Paris-Hunter is a competent and effective lawyer. She is approachable and takes care to understand the nuances relevant to potentially difficult situations put before her. In my experience, she always provides clear, relevant, and pragmatic advice in a timely manner.
  • Viberts is a long-established local law firm with expertise in most, if not all, aspects of law relevant to individuals and businesses located in Jersey. I have always found their people to be approachable and friendly yet professional and pragmatic, whatever the nature and scale of the subject matter.
  • They are the island leaders in development contracts, consistently innovating to mitigate key development risks for us.
  • Emily Paris-Hunter - Diligent worker, approachable, nothing is too much trouble, incredibly knowledgeable in her field. Paul Harben - Very reliable and calm, extremely knowledgeable, genuine sense of trustworthiness.
  • Excellent response, a real demonstrable collaborative approach, and very good attention to detail.
  • Emily Paris-Hunter led the recent work and was excellent in her approach and the work provided, which was not a simple task.
  • Very personable and friendly team. Extremely knowledgeable and very patient.
  • I found the team to be very responsive and nimble, meeting tight deadlines and prioritizing multiple pieces of associated work. Collaboration across the team was used to ensure the tight deadline was met.

Key clients

  • Andium Homes Limited
  • JMEC Limited/Fenice
  • Structura Lending Limited
  • A & C Developments
  • Mell Property 2 Limited
  • JTC (Jersey) Limited
  • Cuecas Limited
  • Falles Motor Works (Airport) Limited

Work highlights

Continued to act on behalf of Structura Lending Limited as lender and security agent in all of its new 2025 secured financing deals.
Acted on behalf of Andium on the acquisition of Fields 415A/470 for £3.192m.
Advised Mell Property 2 Limited on the freehold acquisition of Ensign House, St Helier for £8m.
Practice head

James Lawrence; Paul Harben