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Described by market experts as a dedicated lawyer ‘willing to go the extra mile to complete a transaction’, Michael Morris is a partner at Spencer West in Guernsey. He joined the firm in 2023, having been head of Collas Crill’s UK property team.
Morris, who is part of the firm’s real estate and real estate finance team, specialises in acting for HNWs and offshore investors, funds, property firms and major financial institutions on their UK-based sales and acquisitions of prime residential and commercial property and country estates (not to mention the acquisition of ‘trophy’ properties and hotels), both directly and via offshore trusts.
He also has expertise in the relationship between landlords and tenants, regularly acting for landlords, institutions and tenants.
Before joining Spencer West, Morris established the property practice at Collas Crill in 2011. His CV also includes stints at Spicer & Partners Guernsey and Wedlake Bell.
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At the core of Michael’s practice philosophy is a genuine commitment to nurturing client relationships. Michael emphasises the proactive, transparent, and commercially driven approach that defines his practice; taking ownership of transactions and showcasing his dedication to facilitating successful property deals within the client’s timeframe.
Michael and his team pride themselves on being readily available and responsive to client needs. They position themselves as the in-house lawyers clients might not have realised they needed. Their commitment to promptly addressing red flags, instruction requests, and sharing advice underscores their dedication to delivering a seamless client experience.
Rank: Recommended