Crane & Staples LLP covers a wide array of commercial real estate matters, chiefly focusing on acquisitions and disposals, HMOs, lettings and finance, healthcare sector businesses, development finance, commercial refinancing and specialist enfranchisement work, among many others. Head of commercial property Bonnie Twiggs has a niche specialism in leasehold enfranchisement work, and Chris Brewis is the notable head of residential property matters.
Testimonials
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‘The practice always seems to deliver excellent levels of customer service, I have recommended them to many friends and family, they too have all been delighted with the level of support. The practice utilises innovation very well in how they have deployed systems and processes to assist with communications. The team are well resourced and local estate agents all regard this practice on being the most efficient at progressing transactions.’
‘What sets this practice apart from others are how the team all go the extra mile. They always keep you informed on progress and appear to be more diligent than other parties involved in a transaction. Chris Brewis in particular is the stand-out partner who is extremely personable and professional, he is pragmatic and meticulous, he has an excellent ability to articulate complex matters into layman's terms.’
‘Personal service. Excellent communication at every step. Chris Brewis was always in communication and always came back to us with any issues arising during the process of selling our house. Excellent online system too. Very easy to navigate.’
‘Manish is great at what he does and communicating each step of the way. He is prompt and professional as well as being knowledgeable and wanting the best outcome for me.’
‘Both Manish Patel and Kully Chima were outstanding throughout the process. Kully kept us updated throughout, acted with pace and thorough due diligence to complete the process within the tight timelines. We could not thank and recommend both her and Manish enough.’
‘I have found the team here hugely responsive, very transparent about costs and have implemented a really helpful app so that you can see how things are progressing and what is expected of you. Also extremely warm to deal with.’
‘I have used Crane & Staples for many years for conveyancing when buying or selling properties. I have also used them for commercial leases many times. I found them to be exceptionally quick, efficient and reasonably priced. The best solicitors I have ever used.’
‘Bonnie Twiggs - outstanding service and advice. Very commercial and pragmatic in resolving disputes and difficult issues.’
Work highlights
- Acting for a local charity in their acquisition of a new head office and disposal of their former head office, with a deal value of £3 million.
- Advising a longstanding developer client with the acquisition of a farmhouse that included equestrian and agricultural land, with a deal value of £3.5 million.
- Acting for a longstanding commercial client in connection with the acquisition of an unusual property at auction.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Bonnie Twiggs, Chris Brewis