Julie Melia

Overview

As Head of our Jersey Property practice, I advise clients across a variety of areas including commercial acquisitions and leases, development schemes, planning issues, mergers and acquisitions and property finance.

I have practiced exclusively in Jersey property law and related areas for over two decades and presently focus on commercial property in Jersey, particularly in the arena of high value and complex transactions.

I am a qualified Notary Public and am also able to advise and assist clients in Jersey wills and probate matters.

Professional qualifications:

• Notary Public – 2019
• Advocate - Jersey, 1992
• Barrister- England and Wales, 1989 (non-practicing)

Memberships:

• The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple
• The Law Society of Jersey
• The Institute of Directors
• Past Chair of Jersey Business

What the directories say:

In Chambers and Partners UK 2025, Julie is ranked Band 1 in Offshore: Property. A source comments: "Julie has an excellent reputation in Jersey as one of the best lawyers in her field," while another adds: "She is a very accomplished property lawyer who consistently adds value."

In Legal 500 UK 2025, Julie is recognised in the prestigious Hall of Fame for Commercial Property. A source comments: "Without doubt, Julie Melia is the standout partner and a recognised authority in her field." Another adds: "Julie Melia is acknowledged as an outstanding property lawyer, and that is my experience. She heads up an excellent team."

In Chambers and Partners UK 2024, Julie is ranked Band 1 in Offshore: Property. 

In Legal 500 UK 2024, Julie is recognised in the prestigious Hall of Fame for Commercial Property. A source comments: "We have the highest regard for Julie Melia and her team. Julie is very responsive, always available, totally professional, calm and reassuring and enjoys the highest reputation in conveyancing and property-related matters in Jersey."

In Legal 500 UK 2023, Julie is listed in the Hall of Fame in Commercial Property and is described as "extremely knowledgeable, commercially focused and efficient" and "has a meticulous eye for detail and demonstrates outstanding professionalism, honesty and integrity".

In Chambers and Partners UK 2023, Julie received Band 1 ranking in Property and is described as "exceptionally responsive and greatly experienced" and "she delivers very strong service levels and provides very well-considered advice".

"She's a particularly good lawyer but also a very good people person." Chambers UK, 2020.

Hall of Fame in Legal 500, 2018.

"Makes clients feel confident they will achieve the right outcome." Legal 500 UK, 2017.

Named as a Leading Individual in Legal 500 UK 2017.

"Tenacious and very commercially minded." Chambers UK 2017.

"Excellent with clients…consistently provides sound advice." Legal 500, 2016.

"Efficiency, easy access, response times and availability….all excellent." Client feedback, 2016.

"Knows her subject well. She has got a good commercial and property knowledge. She is very responsive, always available and willing to put herself out." Client feedback, 2016.

"She has acted with great professionalism, whilst also being incredibly helpful and charming." Client feedback, 2016.

"Knowledgeable and commercial" Legal 500, 2015.

"Highlighted for her common sense and 'can-do' attitude" Legal 500, 2014.

"Charismatic and easy to deal with whilst being technically exceptional" Chambers and Partners Europe, 2014.

"Is extremely approachable and gives us a personal service" Chambers and Partners Europe, 2013.

"Provides solutions rather than putting obstacles in the way" Legal 500, 2013.

"Julie provides good practical advice and is very approachable." Legal 500, 2011.