Based in Tunbridge Wells, Thomson Snell & Passmore is well-regarded for its capabilities across property finance matters, working closely with the construction team and the banking and finance resources within the firm, and handling residential development with a focus on mid-sized house builders and landowners. The firm is also active in corporate projects, assisting and advising on the real estate aspects of M&A transactions. The practice is led by Richard Ellard, who deals with property finance, development and property management issues. Sarah Easton has developed a wealth of experience in long-term promotion agreements, joint ventures and finance arrangements, while Joanne Wright is active in portfolio asset management work, dealing with investment acquisitions and disposals. Katherine Morgan recently joined the firm, and Nicole Priestley specialises in property finance mandates, working with a number of institutional lenders on development and bridging loan facilities.
Testimonials
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‘I deal with Richard Ellard and Nicole Priestley at TSP. Both will promptly return calls and are always helpful. Nicole is always knowledgeable, deals with matters promptly and is pro-active. Nicole and Richard are both good at trying to provide solutions to any obstacles which present themselves.’
‘Attention to service and speed of reaction.’
Key clients
- Close Brothers Limited
- Paragon Development Finance Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Close Brothers Ltd on a £32.5m loan to construct over 400 units in Kent with a gross development value of over £90m.
- Advised Barratt Homes (BDW Trading Limited) on a complex section 106 agreement to support the client’s proposals for a 300 unit development in Bosham, West Sussex.