Acting for blue-chip companies, financial institutions, and local businesses, Appleby routinely advises on transactions involving the island’s high-value commercial real estate assets. The firm also advises lenders on the Isle of Man elements of international property acquisitions and investments. Garry Manley leads on some of the region’s most significant commercial property transactions. The practice’s breadth is enhanced by Tom Brook, who has significant banking, finance, and wider commercial expertise. Alexandra Dernie has a varied workload, which includes first registration applications, and Melissa Wong is a key contact for transactional work.
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Témoignages

Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.

  • ‘We have received excellent advice concerning commercial property conveyancing. The team has been prompt in response to queries and swift to react, providing sound advice on which we can depend. It is a particular strength to work with a team who respond quickly and professionally.’

  • ‘The practice is well established and deeply rooted within the Isle of Man which means they understand the core values and ethos of the local people/businesses engaging them.'

  • ‘Melissa Wong provided very good support on a big transaction with detailed knowledge of Isle of Man applicable law.' 

  • ‘A real focus on high-level client service in addition to technical expertise, which ensures any complex matters are explained as concisely as possible which delivers full transparency/understanding throughout transactions promptly.’

  • ‘Real experts on the Isle of Man. Very detailed on Real Estate matters, add value at any opportunity and happy to work to tight timescales if required. Give very sound advice and happy to take a commercial view if necessary.’

  • ‘Melissa Wong is outstanding on all Real Estate matters, with great detail and guidance on Isle of Man law with strong commercial acumen.' 

  • 'Garry Manley gives sound and concise advice on all Isle of Man legal matters which he manages with great authority and knowledge.’

Clients clés

  • Tesco
  • Admenta Holdings
  • Dandara
  • Marks and Spencer
  • SDI
  • Barclays Bank
  • HSBC Bank
  • Halfords Autocentres
  • Santander
  • Investec Bank

Points forts

  • Advising Tesco on its acquisition of the Isle of Man’s largest supermarket chain, Shoprite.
  • Advising Admenta Group on the sale of its Lloyds Pharmacy business to Clear Pharmacy.
  • Advising Lloyds Bank International on a green funding facility to Manx Development, an organisation formed to develop urban and brownfield sites.

Avocats

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Responsable de la pratique

Garry Manley

Autres avocats clés

Tom Brook; Alexandra Dernie; Melissa Wong