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Melissa Hellio

Senior Counsel

Jersey

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Melissa Hellio

Melissa Hellio is a Senior Counsel in Walkers' Jersey Banking and Finance Practice Group.

She acts for a wide range of financial institutions and borrowers, in respect of real estate finance and fund finance matters.

Melissa is experienced in complex real estate matters, working with Jersey Property Unit Trusts, partnerships and corporate structures in respect of real estate holdings.

Melissa spent five years working onshore with Eversheds Sutherland, and was recognised by Legal 500, before moving offshore.

Her experience includes client-secondments to NatWest, where she spent six months with the transaction management team.

Experience and recent work

Prior to joining Walkers in 2022, Melissa trained and qualified as a Solicitor in England & Wales with Eversheds Sutherland's top-tier rated Welsh Banking & Finance practice, and was recognised by Legal 500 for her work on the team between 2014 and 2021.

Her experience includes client-secondments to NatWest's London office, where she spent six months with the transaction management team providing legal and transaction management support, and client-side work with Hodge Bank.

Qualifications

Admitted in:

  • England & Wales

2025 Legal 500 - Leading associate -  Banking & Finance - "Melissa Hellio is an exceptional lawyer who provides commercially astute legal advice within tight timelines. Melissa manages her transactions very well, providing efficient and clear communication. One for the future!"

2025 Legal 500  - Leading associate - Banking & Finance - "Melissa Hellio is as sharp as a razor and very user-friendly. She is one to watch."

2024 Legal 500 - Rising Star - Banking & Finance 

2022 Legal 500 - Banking & Finance - Rising Star

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