An ‘excellent firm’ offering ’pragmatic advice’, Ansons‘s varied offering encompasses development work and asset management and the firm is active in a number of sectors, including manufacturing, logistics and healthcare. The practice is helmed by managing director Richard Saum, who specialises in commercial property transactions, and also handles land acquisitions and disposals. ’Go-to legal advisor’ Neil Faunch‘s wide range of expertise includes agricultural tenancies, HS2 and compulsory purchase order (CPO) matters, as well as overage and conditional contracts. Cannock-based director Jon Rowley routinely handles site purchases, option agreements and overages, among other areas, and Alex Jayne-Lowe joined the team as director in May 2023 from George Green LLP. All named lawyers are based in Lichfield unless stated otherwise.

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Testimonials

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‘Jon Rowley - explains technical speak in a way that is easy to understand, presents options robustly and with clear explanations. Easy to get ahold of and prompt to respond.'
‘The team is able to quickly respond to any of our commercial support needs. They keep within budget to deliver effective legal advice.’
‘Neil Faunch provides very client focused advice, that is always on budget and timely. He has good interpersonal skills and is very easy to contact when advice is needed.'
‘We have used the services of the team at Ansons for many years and find them an excellent firm offering a full range of disciplines for both individuals and businesses. They offer pragmatic advice without the legal spiel!’
‘Our go-to legal adviser is Neil Faunch - he has never let us down. He ensures his team is up to speed with our cases at all times, so even if we are unable to speak to him personally, our queries are dealt with. Neil is a pleasure to work with, listens, sympathises, understands and advises without hesitation.’
‘The team at Ansons are not only experienced but personable and get to know their clients really well.’
‘Ansons have always been happy to assist whatever the query. They do so in a very down-to-earth manner, which is exactly what we need.’
‘A team ethos where collaboration is key and gets things achieved. The individuals are all friendly and approachable.’

Key clients

Sandyford Properties Limited
IP Developments Limited
Portal Construction NW Limited / Andrews Property
Boningale Homes Limited
Brendan Lees Developments

Work highlights

Advising on four phased developments comprising 250+ residential plots with a gross development value of circa £60m for Boningale Homes Limited.
Acting for Brendan Lees Developments Limited on the refinancing of established multi-let industrial estate in Cannock, dealing with all lender enquiries and security requirements and maintaining data-room.
Acting for Sandyford Properties Limited on the refinancing of two established multi-let industrial estate in North Stafford, dealing with all lender enquiries and security requirements and maintaining data-room.