Bio
Jeff O’Boyle is a Partner in the Property team in Jersey.
He joined Appleby from another Jersey firm, where he was a Partner and Head of Property, and previously spent 12 years with Pinsent Masons in the UK. He qualified as a Jersey Advocate in 2021 and as a Solicitor in England & Wales in 2005.
Jeff has advised property developers, lenders, social housing providers, institutions, funds and Governments on some of the most complex and high value transactions in Jersey.
He specialises in complex property development, acquisitions and disposals, commercial leasing, property finance and energy.
Bio
Jeff O’Boyle is a Partner in the Property team in Jersey.
He joined Appleby from another Jersey firm, where he was a Partner and Head of Property, and previously spent 12 years with Pinsent Masons in the UK. He qualified as a Jersey Advocate in 2021 and as a Solicitor in England & Wales in 2005.
Jeff has advised property developers, lenders, social housing providers, institutions, funds and Governments on some of the most complex and high value transactions in Jersey.
He specialises in complex property development, acquisitions and disposals, commercial leasing, property finance and energy.
Work Highlights
- Advised a major developer on the legal structuring and sales of apartments in a complex phased development of several blocks
- Advised a major developer and social housing provider on multiple complex developments including phased delivery and security arrangements relating to deferred consideration
- Advised a Government entity on the design, documentation and implementation of a First-time buyer secured loan scheme with a value of c£12million
- Advised an international energy consultant on the offshore aspects of a major Government windfarm project
- Advised a major US Healthcare fund on the Jersey aspects of two simultaneous portfolio acquisitions with a combined value of over $5billion
- Advised a lender on numerous secured loan facilities secured against property portfolios. Including a secured loan of over £100milion.
- Advised numerous landlord and tenants on all aspects of commercial leasing, including of several prime office developments in the Finance sector
- Advised a major developer on the legal structuring and sales of apartments in a complex phased development of several blocks
- Advised a major developer and social housing provider on multiple complex developments including phased delivery and security arrangements relating to deferred consideration
- Advised a Government entity on the design, documentation and implementation of a First-time buyer secured loan scheme with a value of c£12million
- Advised an international energy consultant on the offshore aspects of a major Government windfarm project
- Advised a major US Healthcare fund on the Jersey aspects of two simultaneous portfolio acquisitions with a combined value of over $5billion
- Advised a lender on numerous secured loan facilities secured against property portfolios. Including a secured loan of over £100milion.
- Advised numerous landlord and tenants on all aspects of commercial leasing, including of several prime office developments in the Finance sector
Recognition
Jeff is recognised as a leading lawyer by both Legal 500 and Chambers.
Clients told Legal 500:
“Jeff O’Boyle’s leadership and dedication set the gold standard for impeccable service and client relations. Jeff’s ability to navigate complex transactions with precision, combined with his unwavering focus on client satisfaction, ensures that every step of the process is handled with the utmost professionalism and care.”
Clients told Chambers:
“Jeff demonstrates a high level of sophistication with deep legal expertise, strong analytical skills and a strategic approach to complex legal matters.”
“Jeff is very commercially minded and a problem-solver.”
“Jeff is exceptionally knowledgeable, provides an excellent service and is very personable.”
Jeff is recognised as a leading lawyer by both Legal 500 and Chambers.
Clients told Legal 500:
“Jeff O’Boyle’s leadership and dedication set the gold standard for impeccable service and client relations. Jeff’s ability to navigate complex transactions with precision, combined with his unwavering focus on client satisfaction, ensures that every step of the process is handled with the utmost professionalism and care.”
Clients told Chambers:
“Jeff demonstrates a high level of sophistication with deep legal expertise, strong analytical skills and a strategic approach to complex legal matters.”
“Jeff is very commercially minded and a problem-solver.”
“Jeff is exceptionally knowledgeable, provides an excellent service and is very personable.”
Coverage & Insights
Jeff has written numerous articles, presented to industry professionals, appeared on television and radio and presented at Propertymark One at Wembley Arena.
Jeff has written numerous articles, presented to industry professionals, appeared on television and radio and presented at Propertymark One at Wembley Arena.
Qualifications & Education
Jeff qualified as a solicitor in 2005 and has been a Jersey advocate since 2021.
The Queens University of Belfast (LLB Law)
Jeff qualified as a solicitor in 2005 and has been a Jersey advocate since 2021.
The Queens University of Belfast (LLB Law)
Memberships & Associations
Jeff is a member of the Law Society of Jersey, the Law Society of England & Wales and The Law Society of Northern Ireland (non-practising)
Jeff is a member of the Law Society of Jersey, the Law Society of England & Wales and The Law Society of Northern Ireland (non-practising)
