The Welwyn Garden City team at Crane & Staples LLP is ‘second to none’ at assisting a diverse client base, consisting of franchises, professional landlords, and local authorities. The ‘outstanding’ Bonnie Twiggs leads the practice alongside Chris Brewis. Twiggs is an ‘exceptional solicitor’ who is particularly adept at advising on leasehold and enfranchisement issues, while Brewis, who is rated by clients as ‘a cut above most solicitors’, regularly represents developers and healthcare entities in lease and land acquisitions. The ‘highly sought after and proactive’ Manish Patel has broad experience spanning care home provider sales and the refinancing of freehold properties.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Bonnie Twiggs is by far the best solicitor we have ever worked with. Bonnie is outstanding because of her vast knowledge and confidence, but also her personable and approachable nature, we feel she has our best interests at heart.'

  • 'I wouldn't use any other law firm. Their knowledge, advice, service and support has been second to none.'

  • ‘Chris Brewis supplies a very efficient service, providing sound advice in most areas, we would rate Chris a cut above most solicitors.'

  • ‘Bonnie Twiggs is an exceptional solicitor with years of experience in various commercial matters, she has helped us numerous times with difficult property issues including leases, purchases and help securing finance. Her number one priority is us the client, she's straight talking and always gives honest opinions and advice.’

  • 'The team has great knowledge in depth and presents helpful advice calmly to clients.'

  • ‘Manish Patel is a highly sought after and proactive solicitor, who brings his whole heart to work and demonstrates passion for exceptional client service on a daily basis. He is consistent, driven and always takes the initiative in moving things forward towards a successful outcome as a trusted adviser.'

Work highlights

  • Acting for a client in the £8m sale of a nursery and day-care business.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Bonnie Twiggs, Chris Brewis

Other key lawyers

Manish Patel