England - South East • Real estate
Thompson Smith and Puxon
Based in Colchester, Thompson Smith and Puxon’s commercial property team is well known for its high level of experience in the agricultural sector. Team head and ‘five-star solicitor’ Stephen Firmin covers acquisitions and disposals, and development, diversification and renewable energy projects, while Kerry Addison focuses on advising developers, affordable housing providers, farmers and landowners on a range of rural property matters. Mark Rowlands is praised by clients for his ’impressive ability to come up with workable solutions to complicated issues‘.
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Testimonials
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- ‘An all-round team, willing and able to provide answers to tricky issues very quickly and explain them simply. I would always recommend them. A lovely firm with a very personal touch.’
- ‘Kerry Addison has always been able to provide sound and good advice. I would always recommend any clients who have particular estate and property issues to see them and discuss the issues they have as I know they would be well advised.’
- ‘Stephen Firmin is an excellent solicitor - prompt, professional and reliable - 5 stars.’
- ‘Experienced, pragmatic, grounded, with a good technical knowledge of the sector.’
- ‘Kerry Addison is very hard working, accurate, timely, and experienced in the local sector.’
- ‘Kerry Addison is hard working and quick to respond. She has excellent knowledge of property and development work. Stephen Firmin is technically excellent, and highly efficient.’
- ‘Mark Rowlands' expertise and understanding of commercial property law, both from a legal and practical angle, has been invaluable to my business for many years. His ability to come up with workable solutions to complicated issues is very impressive.’
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Practice head
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Stephen Firmin