Carey Olsen‘s commercial property team frequently advises corporate clients entering the Guernsey market for the first time on securing premises for their businesses, in addition to assisting corporate tenants with leasing issues. The practice also advises HNWIs and family offices on the purchase of residential and investment properties. Practice head Jason Morgan advises on a wide range of property matters, including the purchase of commercial office space and associated lease arrangements. Davey Le Marquand acts at the intersection of property and private client law, advising on inheritance and estate management, while counsel John Le Tissier advises on transactions including leases and secured finance. Senior associate Rachel Jones is a contentious and non-contentious planning specialist, while fellow senior associate Kieran Ogilvie advises on commercial leases and property developments.

Offering ‘excellent knowledge of the Guernsey property market', Collas Crill advises on the full spectrum of commercial property matters, ranging from acquisitions and disposals to financing arrangements and leases. The arrival of planning consultant Chris Crew from the States of Guernsey has augmented the firm’s capabilities in this space. Paul Nettleship leads the practice, advising on the acquisition and disposal of free- and leasehold properties, in addition to representing clients in property disputes. Jason Green focuses on assisting HNWIs with the management of property portfolios, while associate Harry Round advises on secured lending, leases and acquisitions. Michael Morris and Donald Millar left the firm in February 2023, joining Spencer West LLP.

The March 2022 arrival of counsel Jonathan Anderson from Appleby added further transactional and construction experience to Ogier‘s commercial property team, which advises both corporate and HNWI clients on the acquisition, disposal and leasing of properties and property holding companies in Guernsey. The practice also advises institutional lenders on financing arrangements for property developments, with further expertise in planning and environmental law. Practice head Martyn Baudains advises both landlords and tenants on lease agreements, while also supporting corporates and HNWIs with offshore relocations. Senior associate Piers Dereham and ‘knowledgeable, commercially minded, thorough and responsive‘ Martín Casas are well versed in commercial and residential transactions, construction and planning law.

Ferbrache & Farrell LLP acts for corporate clients, HNWIs, landlords and tenants on the spectrum of property matters in Guernsey, including the acquisition, disposal and leasing of commercial property. Managing partner Alastair Hargreaves leads the team, advising on commercial property transactions alongside counsel Anna Douglass, as well as advising on planning and environmental law issues. Senior associate Stuart Nash assists with a wide range of property matters and also advises banks on security requirements for real estate transactions.

AFR Advocates acts for financial services and property developer clients, advising on the development and sale of real estate in Guernsey, as well as assisting property portfolio managers with their ongoing responsibilities concerning leases, alterations and dilapidations. The practice is also noted for its property disputes work, as well as its advice on the property aspects of insolvencies and corporate restructuring measures. Mark Ferbrache leads the team, and handles a range of transactional and contentious matters.

Under the leadership of managing partner John Lewis, Mourant‘s commercial property team advises corporate clients on the acquisition, disposal and lease of premises in Guernsey. Landlord and tenant matters and the property aspects of M&A are both areas of expertise for senior associate Laura Bougourd. Alison Wood has additional experience assisting developers with the drafting of construction and schedule documents.