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John Kelleher

John specialises in commercial disputes. His specialisms include: public law and judicial review, law of contract, property law, planning law and general commercial litigation. He is a recognised leader in Jersey contract law, Jersey customary law and Jersey property law. John was elected President of the Law Society of Jersey in 2017 and served in that office until 2021. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. · Carey Olsen

JerseyDispute Resolution & Litigation, Commercial LitigationFrench

About

Advocate and partner at Carey Olsen specialising in commercial disputes, with particular recognition in Jersey contract law, Jersey customary law and Jersey property law. Former President of the Law Society of Jersey (2017–2021) and a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society.

Practice areas

Dispute Resolution & LitigationCommercial LitigationPublic Law & Judicial ReviewContractPropertyPlanningCustomary Law

Office

Expertise

Commercial disputesJersey contract lawJersey customary lawJersey property lawPublic law and judicial reviewPlanning lawMediation & Arbitration (Associate, CIArb)

Education

  • De La Salle College, Jersey
  • University of Warwick (BA Hons History, 1984; PhD, 1991)
  • City of London University (MA Law, 1990)
  • Université de Caen (Certificate d’Etudes Juridiques Françaises et Normandes, 1993)

Admissions

  • Called to the English Bar (1991)
  • Advocate of the Royal Court of Jersey (1994)
  • Associate, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
  • Qualified mediator

Languages

French