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.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘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.'

  • ‘The team at Crane & Staples LLP made my first home purchase a smooth and stress-free experience. Their conveyancing experts were incredibly knowledgeable, responsive, and thorough, ensuring every detail was handled efficiently. Their professionalism, clarity, and dedication to client care truly made a difference. I couldn’t have asked for a better legal team to guide me through such an important milestone!’

  • ‘I have seen a number of individuals over the years and have found them all excellent. Chris Brewis in Commercial Property has helped me a couple of times with selling properties. The last was some land, which was not straightforward to say the least. Mr Brewis was so helpful and approachable throughout the process which had a couple of abortive sales before I finally sold the site.'

  • ‘Manish Patel leads a very efficient team who deal with conveyancing in a swift yet extremely professional manner.’

  • ‘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.’

  • ‘Our firm has used Crane & Staples for several years. What sets them apart is their focus on providing excellent client service, and their exceptional legal expertise. We have always been very impressed with their responsiveness and the quality of their work, irrespective of the size of the project.’

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