Housing an ‘exceptionally knowledgeable, proactive, and communicative’ property team, Crane & Staples LLP is notable for its multi-faceted offering that encompasses a range of commercial real estate matters and is a key contact for property developers, first-time developers, charities, landlords, and businesses. In Welwyn Garden City, Bonnie Twiggs, a seasoned specialist in leasehold enfranchisement work, heads the team in conjunction with Chris Brewis, an expert in complex residential matters. Manish Patel is noted for his work in care home transactions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team are very knowledgeable and capable with a quality of service that really shines through from the first contact to the completion of the work. They have a wealth of experience in their team covering all aspects of legal work.’
- ‘Manish Patel leads a very efficient team who deal with conveyancing in a swift yet extremely professional manner.’
- ‘Amy Tapping is a brilliantly effective and efficient solicitor. We had real problems with our house sale and Amy's tenacious spirit really sped up the process for us. We would not have moved so quickly without her knowledge, advocacy and initiative. Amy is also extremely quick to respond, her customer service is second to none.'
- 'I’ve had a fantastic experience with the team. Everyone is friendly, helpful, and incredibly responsive, always ensuring that any questions or concerns are addressed quickly and professionally.'
- 'I used Crane and Staples to extend my lease on my flat and the process was easy and straight forward. I then used the same company to draw up my Will and again, it was a straightforward process. The varying tech used to make payments and provide information I found made the process professional and instant.'
- ‘Crane & Staples are a local firm with outstanding and considerate solicitors and a great set of experienced support teams. They are able to cover all aspects of both commercial and family related law matters, and this is delivered with openness and ultimately leads to trust. We partnered with them on multiple matters and have always been both impressed, supported, delighted and very comfortable with their approaches and practices.’
Work highlights
Acting for a long-established developer client in a complex purchase comprising listed barns and farmland as part of a wider agricultural development, with a GDV of £3m.
Acting for a charity in relation to the disposal of its head office for £3m.
Acting for a longstanding client who is a nationwide provider of domiciliary care in the refinance of their £2.1m property portfolio.
Practice head
Bonnie Twiggs; Chris Brewis
Other key lawyers
Manish Patel; Amy Tapping; Kuldip Chima