Offshore: Property
UK Guide 2025 : Guernsey
Band 2
About
Provided by Ogier
Ogier's full service Property Law team in Guernsey acts for buyers, sellers, developers and financiers, providing advice on the purchase, sale or lease of commercial and residential properties on the island.
Well known for executing some of the largest and most complex commercial property transactions with accuracy and speed, Ogier's commercial property team provides a responsive, constructive and commercially aware client service for large and small businesses. The team works for local landlords, tenants, developers and financiers as well as institutional investors of international repute.
The team also handle a wide range of local residential transactions, ranging from the purchase and sale of the most valuable and prestigious properties in Guernsey to flats and starter homes. The residential property team is highly recommended by local agents, banks and the people they have helped to buy, sell and finance their property.
Chambers Review
Ogier has a robust team that is focused on commercial property work. It handles acquisitions, leases and finance matters, with a noted focus on the retail industry. The team offers additional expertise in complementary areas such as planning and construction. Its clients include banks, retail groups and professional services companies.
Work Highlights
- Ogier advised YESSS Electrical on the purchases of Mill House and Arndale House in St Peter Port.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"All of our contact with Ogier is handled quickly, efficiently and with consideration."
"They are a reliable, strong firm in the market with capable, down-to-earth people, good use of technology to drive efficiency, and forward-thinking lawyers who generally speak plain English."
"Ogier have a very broad skill set for all the issues we have to deal with. Responses are always received following questions, and out of normal office hours, too. Very astute commercial acumen."
"All of our contact with Ogier is handled quickly, efficiently and with consideration."
"They are a reliable, strong firm in the market with capable, down-to-earth people, good use of technology to drive efficiency, and forward-thinking lawyers who generally speak plain English."
"Ogier have a very broad skill set for all the issues we have to deal with. Responses are always received following questions, and out of normal office hours, too. Very astute commercial acumen."
Notable Practitioners
Martyn Baudains of Ogier acts for purchasers and lenders with regard to an array of commercial property matters. He offers particular expertise acting on property acquisitions.
"Martyn is knowledgeable and pragmatic on property work; he knows the Guernsey market inside-out."
"Martyn has excellent service and awareness of all matters covered."
"Martyn has provided valuable advice to us."
Martin Casas' practice spans a broad range of commercial property matters, including sales and acquisitions, landlord and tenant matters and financing arrangements.
"Martin is a pleasure to work with, and delivers very high-quality work in a timely manner."
"Very responsive, highly personable and commercially aware."
"Martin's very responsive, on the ball, very commercially minded and can see the bigger picture. He really understands the client's requirements and can make complicated transactions easy."
Ranked Lawyers at
Ogier
Guernsey