Often working in conjunction with the firm’s corporate and commercial team on farming partnership agreements, Thomson Snell & Passmore is skilled at development and planning matters. The practice is headed up by Penelope Edgar, who often handles rural property transactions, biodiversity net gain projects, and portfolio management issues, while Esther Lee is knowledgeable of inheritance tax matters. Robert Trench is well versed in farm tenancies, while Kate Cairnes and Guy Evans are other key team members.
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- 'Robert Trench has excellent communication skills and is swift to respond. He always comes back to me with sensible, easy-to-understand explanations and is very good at dealing with issues when they inevitably arise during intricate property transactions and negotiations.'
- 'The staff have always responded rapidly, and replied in easy-to-understand language. They are efficient, show compassion, and are easy to communicate with.'
- 'Their systems are simple to use and user-friendly.'
- 'They have a wide range of skills and a very helpful approach. They have a genuine can do approach and have always given sensible and informative advice.'
- 'Robert Trench at TSP has been looking after my family for a number of years now. He is always diligent, knowledgeable, and friendly. Their systems are simple to use and user friendly.'
- 'Robert Trench is always diligent, knowledgeable, and friendly.'
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Penelope Edgar
Other key lawyers
Esther Lee: Robert Trench: Kate Cairnes: Guy Evans