Thomson Snell & Passmore’s team advises clients across a broad spectrum of sectors, and is equipped to handle the full range of real estate matters; the group often assists charity clients. The practice is led by Richard Ellard, who regularly advises on development projects, property finance matters, and asset management mandates. Katherine Morgan is noted for her expertise in work involving industrial, office, and commercial waste property, particularly lettings, lease renewals, and secured lending. Nicole Priestley is also recommended.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They provide us excellent service, and we find the partner very informative with attention to technical details with sound advice. ’
- ‘The practice offers such a wide range of specialists, meaning they are a true one-stop for all legal matters. The commercial property department is particularly professional, and I always feel confident that I am receiving the best advice at a competitive price.’
- ‘I have been a client for over 1o years, I can particularly recommend Kate Turnham for her promotion agreement advice. The whole team has been very professional and delivered advice and documents one time and to budget.’
- 'This practice has a very strong commercial real estate practice, is extremely responsive, and has continued to serve our organisation extremely well in the last 20 years.'
- 'Relationship based practice - always feel like I'm being treated as an individual. Always available on the phone if needed, but quick to respond. Combine a good commercial stance with sound legal knowledge. Overall, I enjoy working with Thomson Snell & Passmore as I believe they provide a great level of service.'
Key clients
- London Penthouse Limited
- Royal British Legion Industries Ltd
- Fernham Homes Operations Limited
- BDW Trading Limited
- Close Bros Limited
- Quantum Development Finance Limited
- COOK Trading Limited
- Brakes part of the Sysco Corporation
- Shawbrook Bank Limited
- Bel UK Limited
- Paragon
- Aldermore PLC
- Berkley Homes
- Wisteria
- LendNet
- Property Developer in Somerset
Work highlights
Assisting Quantum Development Finance Limited with 41 loan facilities totalling £155,000,000 with a gross development value exceeding £350,000,000.
Advising Bel UK Limited on its head office relocation.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Katherine Morgan
Practice head
Richard Ellard
Other key lawyers
Sarah Easton; Joanne Wright; Kate Turnham; Nicole Priestley; Katherine Morgan