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.’
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.