As one of Guernsey's leading law firms, Ozannes has some of the most experienced and respected advocates, lawyers and conveyancers with the essential understanding of the island's distinctive and complex property law.
Guernsey has an area of just twenty-five square miles and with a population of 60,000, not surprisingly land is at a premium. The island is divided into 28,000 parcels on which are built 49,000 buildings. From such facts has been born a distinctive and complex area of law concerning the rights and obligations of owners and occupiers of land - Guernsey property law.
Ozannes' property department offers premium services and provides first class advice in all aspects of Guernsey property matters. The partners within the department already comprised the most experienced team in Guernsey even before Mark Torode joining as a partner in 2007. The partners are supported by advocates, lawyers and clerks with nearly 200 years of collective experience between them.
The property team members are specialists in the purchase and sale of open and local market residential properties in Guernsey whether completed by conveyance or the acquisition of share capital of a property holding company. The inheritance implications of such transactions are also vital to consider and advice on these aspects is always given.
The department is also renowned in the field of lease law and advises on all legal aspects of residential and commercial letting.
Further, there is rarely a commercial property transaction in the island where Ozannes is not involved. The department is often instructed to advise landlords, tenants, developers and lenders in transactions no matter how complex.
The planning regime on the island is strict and policy-based. Comprehensive advice can also be provided as to the planning laws and grievances arising from decisions of the Environment Department.
In brief, whether for local or open market, for purchase, sale, lease, planning or development, Ozannes' property team has the knowledge and commitment to deliver specialist assistance and advice, providing confidence for both private individuals and corporate clients.
