Pamela Doherty

Jersey Managing Partner

Legal

Jersey

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A qualified Jersey advocate, Pamela has extensive experience in all aspects of residential and commercial property work, with significant expertise in property development, investment acquisitions and sales, agreements for lease, leasing and lease management, corporate support, banking and development finance and insolvency.

Pamela has sat on the board as non-executive director of a number of property companies with substantial UK commercial property assets.

Background

Pamela joined Collas Crill in October 2017, having previously worked at offshore law firm Mourant Ozannes and leading UK law firm Pinsent Masons for a number of years.

Pamela studied law at the University of Glasgow and qualified as a Solicitor in Scotland in 2003 and is a Scottish Notary Public (registered with the Foreign & Commonwealth Office).

She was appointed Jersey Managing Partner in March 2023.

Pamela is listed as a Leading Partner in Legal 500, and in band 1 in the Chambers and Partners UK Guide.

Memberships

The Law Society of Scotland
The Law Society of Jersey

Pamela Doherty demonstrated fantastic knowledge and flexibility to complete what was a rather complicated property transaction that needed to be completed within a short time frame whilst all parties to the transaction were in lockdown. Legal 500 2022

Extremely strong with excellent technical knowledge and client focus... involved on a number of high profile recent transactions. Legal 500 (UK) 2023

She's a very commercial lawyer. Chambers UK 2024

Pamela is committed and has a strong attention to detail. Chambers UK 2023

Pamela Doherty: extremely conscientious and aware and preempts the client’s needs. Legal 500 (UK) 2024

Very pragmatic and commercial Chambers and Partners 2022

Pamela has excellent technical skills and is extremely well connected within the Jersey corporate real estate space. Chambers UK 2024

It is a very enjoyable experience to work with Pamela Chambers UK Guide 2026

Pamela Doherty works relentlessly on behalf of the client to get the job done, particularly under some very tight timescales Legal 500 UK

Pamela is technically strong. Chambers UK Guide 2026

Pamela is highly focused, commercially aware and proactive in her approach. Her outlook is always positive and her can-do attitude establishes a greater degree of confidence in the process and within the team. Chambers UK 2024

Pamela Doherty's property expertise is excellent and makes the deal happen. It's a pleasure to work with her. Legal 500 (UK) 2026

Pamela is extremely personable and always available to refer matters to. Chambers and Partners 2022

Pamela Doherty is personable, flexible in her drafting approach and knowledgeable both in the fields of residential and commercial property. Legal 500 (UK) 2024

We mainly work with Pamela Doherty and Martin Le Boutillier, who are really strong. Legal 500 (UK) 2026

Pamela is extremely diligent and exceptionally strong in all aspects. Chambers UK 2023

Pamela is very approachable and helpful and will always respond to an email or phone call when she can. She is very efficient in dealing with complex matters. Good at communication with clients and agents. Legal 500 (UK) 2023

Is particularly impressive. Knowledgable, unflappable and a shrewd, yet pragmatic negotiator. Legal 500 UK

Expertise

Our Jersey real estate specialists have the local knowledge and expertise to provide top quality advice on all commercial and residential transactions, as well as give meaningful opinions and anticipate challenges and opportunities, at every stage of the process.

We take the time to get to know you and offer discreet, practical advice that’s tailored to your needs. Our friendly, experienced team is one of the largest on the island and can help you with a range of property services, whether you're relocating to the Channel Islands, moving house on island, planning to develop your property or seeking other residential or commercial property advice.

We are ranked in the top tier of both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners directories.

Contact us to find out how we can help you.

Property law can be a complex, daunting and emotional experience for many individual buyers and sellers. Feeling an emotional tie to your new or prospective property, your 'home', is inevitable. When buying or selling property you need a strong, dependable team that knows the market inside and out.

We offer top-quality advice and successfully anticipate the unique challenges and opportunities you are likely to face. We believe that communication and responsiveness is the key to a stress-free experience which is why we're always on hand to listen, offer assistance and pick up the phone to keep you informed at every stage of a transaction.

Our commercial property team includes some of the most highly regarded offshore commercial property lawyers. We are recognised and cited for our experience, commercial approach, exceptional service standards and ability to deliver in a fast and efficient manner.

We have been involved in many of the most significant commercial property transactions of the last decade in Jersey. We handle all aspects of commercial freehold and leasehold real estate, acting for both landlord and tenant, buyer and seller, and have the experience to guide you through every stage of a transaction with absolute confidence.

When considering a move offshore, it's essential to seek advice from experienced advisers who know the market inside out.

Our partner-led real estate team regularly helps newcomers to Jersey in acquiring new homes and/or business premises and guiding them through the relocation process with advice on obtaining residency, high-value residency applications, and work and business licence applications, all on a strictly personal and confidential basis. We act for many high-net-worth individuals and high-value residents.

We believe that communication and responsiveness are the key to a stress-free experience which is why we're always on hand to listen, offer assistance and pick up the phone to keep you informed at every stage of your move. We are consistently praised by clients for our calm, proactive and hands-on approach, ensuring all transactions are completed as swiftly and smoothly as possible.

Some of our people have first-hand experience of relocating themselves, affording them a unique insight into the challenges and opportunities you are likely to face.

The property sector is critical to the economic landscape in any jurisdiction and, whatever's going on in the market, every transaction requires lawyers who can act proactively, adapt and deliver in an ever-changing environment.

When considering a move offshore, it's essential to seek advice from experienced advisers who know the market inside out.

Jersey House Price Index figures released for Q1 2026

This morning Statistics Jersey released its report on the House Price Index (HPI) for the first quarter of 2026, which provides us with a superb overview ...

Insight 07/05/2026

Jersey

Pamela Doherty

Background

Memberships

Expertise

News and insights

Jersey House Price Index figures released for Q1 2026

Jersey House Price Index figures released for Q4 2025

Season's greetings from Collas Crill

Beaulieu wins the Jersey Collas Crill Moot

Selling inherited property

Latest Jersey House Price Index statistics for Q3 2025

Strong rankings maintained in Chambers UK Guide 2026

Collas Crill partners with Jersey Cares

Latest Jersey House Price Index statistics for Q1 2025

Latest Jersey House Price Index statistics for Q4 2024

Latest Jersey House Price Index figures show a fall in property transactions, turnover and price

Collas Crill builds on strong rankings in 2025 Chambers UK Guide

Collas Crill maintains strong rankings in Legal 500 UK 2025 Guide

First-time buyer schemes in Jersey

Latest Jersey House Price Index figures show lowest property turnover since 2002

Landlords take note: New rented dwelling licensing scheme in Jersey

Jersey property review 2023

Les Sablons regeneration project planning appeal

Collas Crill - Chambers UK 2024

Legal 500 UK rankings

Relocating to Jersey?

£14.5M property purchase in Jersey

Pamela Doherty Jsy Managing Partner

2023 Jersey property market outlook

Land Transaction Tax (LTT) guidance

Collas Crill: Chambers 2022 UK

Collas Crill UK Legal 500 2023

Chambers and Partners UK 2021

Property team update

£70m Bath Street redevelopment

Jersey Q4 house price index

£41m commercial property deal

IFC 5 acquisition