Regularly acting for landowners and investors, the ‘approachable and knowledgeable’ team at Thompson Smith and Puxon advises on acquisitions, disposals and related strategic land and development work. Stephen Firmin heads up the department and is praised for his ’wide understanding of the property industry’, handling a range of commercial, agri-business and rural land matters, including acquisitions, as well as development, diversification and succession planning. Joanne Kelly focuses on property transactions, with particular expertise in strategic land development and real estate finance.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘They have a great understanding and depth of knowledge in the areas of property development.'

  • 'Proactive, not reactive, best sums it up.’
  • ‘Stephen Firmin takes the trouble to fully understand the commercial drivers as well as the objectives of the project, and he communicates well and becomes an indispensable part of the team. He is a “stand-out” partner.’

  • ‘I have always found the team at TSP very approachable and knowledgeable within the commercial property sector. They have an excellent presence and the service levels required by clients.'

  • ‘Stephen Firmin is an experienced solicitor in the sector and, having worked with him on mutual client cases, is someone I would be comfortable recommending to clients in the knowing he will be able to deliver an excellent service.’

  • ‘Stephen Firmin has a wide understanding of the property industry and is able to identify problems easily.’

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Stephen Firmin

Other key lawyers

Joanne Kelly; Kerry Addison