Property development

Sources appreciate his 'overall commitment and genuine approach. He has a willingness to make things happen'

Thomson Snell & Passmore’s ‘highly professional and very competent’ commercial property team advised Stourbridge College on its merger with Birmingham Metropolitan College. Richard Ellard is ‘knowledgeable when dealing with complex property matters’

The Legal 500 2014

Throughout the whole protracted proceedings Joseph represented himself and your company with a calm assurance. Joseph showed a high level of competence and confidence in dealing with a difficult purchase and I have no reservations recommending Joseph to colleagues and indeed for any future need of a solicitor for myself or LCDTEK

Client

I was extremely satisfied as the project was challenging due to an un-cooperative landlord, which also involved coordinating and seeking confirmations form other in-house lawyers.

Client

Thomson Snell & Passmore's strengths are knowledge of my organisation, good client relationship. It feels like they are an extension of the in house team. 

Client

 All issues dealt with in a proactive manner and Matthew remains very easy to contact, something I view as being very important.

Client

All issues dealt with in a proactive manner and Matthew remains very easy to contact, something I view as being very important.

Client

Thomson Snell & Passmore's strengths are knowledge of my organisation, good client relationship. It feels like they are an extension of the in house team.

Client

I was extremely satisfied as the project was challenging due to an un-cooperative landlord, which also involved coordinating and seeking confirmations form other in-house lawyers.

Client

Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP has seen an increase in property finance instructions for clients such as Close Brothers and Lloyds Bank Group, and in 2015 expanded through the recruitment of Alisa Sweeney from Cripps LLP. Richard Ellard leads the large team, in which Joanne Wright, Sarah Easton and senior associate Matthew Grogran are the other names to note.

The Legal 500 2015

I have used Mark Steggles before and found his work efficient and without fuss.

Client

Chris Whittington has been excellent on our account and should be congratulated on his performance – another asset to TS&P in addition to your good self.

Client

Congratulations on your 10 years of success, with the quality of service you and your team provide I am sure the next 10 years will see more deserved success for you.

Client

You have made us feel that we are your ONLY client by getting back to us almost immediately where possible with updates, advice and best way forward and for that you should be applauded.

Client

I just wanted to write to say thank you for all your hard work on the purchase of the office. We were really impressed with your professionalism and how well you kept us updated. We really appreciate how you moved matters on as quickly as you could – particularly when faced with such an un-cooperative party on the other side. It was a pleasure working with you and we will be back in touch when we are ready to proceed with the sale of our old office.

Client

Thank you so much for all of your hard work and patience with getting this across the line. Your service has been impeccable and once again I am a very happy Thomson Snell & Passmore customer.

Client

We have had very good service across a number of disciplines and look forward to doing more in the future.

Client

They are always available and give us constant updates.

Chambers UK 2015

Sources appreciate his 'overall commitment and genuine approach. He has a willingness to make things happen'.  

Chambers UK 2015

Extremely thorough and their expertise includes planning, which is helpful.

Chambers UK 2015

Thomson Snell & Passmore’s ‘highly professional and very competent’ commercial property team advised Stourbridge College on its merger with Birmingham Metropolitan College. Richard Ellard is ‘knowledgeable when dealing with complex property matters’.

The Legal 500 2014

Throughout the whole protracted proceedings Joseph represented himself and your company with a calm assurance. Joseph showed a high level of competence and confidence in dealing with a difficult purchase and I have no reservations recommending Joseph to colleagues and indeed for any future need of a solicitor for myself or LCDTEK.

Client

I am hugely grateful for everything you have done during this lengthy process, which ... has not been easy. It has been very reassuring to have you ‘in my corner’ and knowing that you would be able to cope with whatever new task I threw at you. I really couldn’t have done this without you. So thank you.

Client

We are very happy with the service we get. If we need something done quickly they have the capability to respond.

Chambers UK 2014

I think in the property team as a whole there's a depth of experience, and they're good at positioning the transaction with the right people within the team.

Chambers UK 2014

A ‘strong regional firm’ and ‘consistently good’ on the property side.

The Legal 500 2013

It is reassuring to work with commercially minded lawyers who are able with pertinent and clear advice at an early stage to help us achieve our commercial objectives. We value the support provided by Thomson Snell & Passmore throughout our acquisitions and disposals.

Client

It was reassuring to know that Thomson Snell & Passmore were supporting us on this important project. TS&P provided a high level of service and support throughout the transaction and their assistance was invaluable.

Client

The pragmatic input on this transaction from Thomson Snell & Passmore has enabled us to achieve strategic objectives in a commercial fashion. Thomson Snell & Passmore provided a high level of service and their assistance was vital.

Client

You always feel the lawyers are doing their best for you.

Chambers UK

No-nonsense, incisive and efficient team.

Chambers UK

The team gives straightforward answers without trying to blindside you with legalese. They also respond really quickly.

Chambers UK 2015

Gilbert was available and attentive. He was clear in his explanation of legal matters and risks.

Client

Partner Gilbert Green advises on development and planning issues relating to rural land. He also assists with purchases and sales, corporate structuring of farming business and sporting rights. He is noted for his involvement in "high-level" commercial matters.     

Chambers UK 2016

"Agricultural expert" Sue Lister handles farm and land acquisitions as well as mineral rights, EU subsidies and renewable energy issues. She is praised by clients for her skilful handling of contentious cases: "She is always calm and offers pragmatic guidance, and is on my go-to list of professional contacts."     

Chambers UK 2016

The "superb" Richard Ellard heads the team and is considered an "expert" in the commercial property market. He advises on matters such as investment acquisitions and disposals, portfolio management, real estate finance and development.

Chambers UK 2016

Sophie answered all my queries immediately and kept me up to date right through the process.

Client

The final touch was being offered a space to park when I had to come into the office, despite my business being so very small fry.

Client

Oliver had great communication, including quick responses to my queries, and contactable by telephone. He took the time to explain technical things in a manner which I could understand.

Client

We have had excellent service from your firm in my family over three generations of us. This is another example of the way you treat clients - and potential clients. Thank you.

Client

Most of all big thank you Richard and the team at TSP for keeping everyone together with our extremely difficult requirements.

Client

They act effectively, on time and deliver results in all the areas that we ask them to work on our behalf. 

Client

I was particularly impressed with her professional expertise.

Client

She forms a proper relationship with the client, she tries to understand what the priorities are, she sets herself high standards and is not too proud to apologise if things do not go as well as she hoped. It was always a pleasure working with her.  

Client

Sophie was hard working, extremely diligent and was a great benefit to our business

Client

Alisa kept us informed of progress, dealt with our concerns, was not intimidated by other party, agreed deed of variation that protects shareholders' interests

Client

Receiving sensible, intelligent advice from the team. Experience of complex projects that needed detailed assistance; it was well directed from the outset.

Client

The team come across as professional, but go to the main points to get a clearer understanding of the potential problems and options as well as a route forward.    

Client

The team come across as professional, but go to the main points to get a clearer understanding of the potential problems and options as well as a route forward.    

Client

The team come across as professional, but go to the main points to get a clearer understanding of the potential problems and options as well as a route forward.    

Client

Please accept our most grateful thanks for all your tireless efforts in getting us over the line.  We can’t imagine that you were able to provide the same quality (and quantity) of help to all your clients – we felt quite privileged during this process. We won’t hesitate to recommend your services to anybody who asks. 

Client

Detailed information was required over a short time frame and put together in a very unbiased way.

Client

Sue has been great, always contactable and kept us up to speed with things. She looked after us and our interests well; we couldn't be happier

Client

I just wanted to say thanks TS&P and particularly to Alisa for all her hard work on helping us acquire our latest restaurant. We know it was a long and frustrating one and probably not made any easier for you by our inexperience! The hardwork has only just begun for us but please do come and see it or eat sometime.

Client

Everything handled smoothly, pleasantly and accurately. Could not have asked for better!

Client

Very professional, yet friendly, advice throughout.

Client

I was very pleased with the due care and attention I was given in this matter.

Client

Matt sorted everything out and came up with constructive solutions to the queries from the other party's solicitor.  

Client

Good communication throughout the process.

Client

Understood what was required and got on with it, only seeking instructions when necessary.

Client

Professionalism of solicitors and attentiveness to promptly completing all actions as well as anticipating next steps and likely problems. Also, without fail, Sam was reachable, and if unavailable returned calls extremely quickly. We have never had the experience with any of our previous conveyancers.  

Client

We choose your firm as the service level is exceptional.  

Client

As always with leases, I am given a cost up front for the work, with a full explanation of what that includes. I am always advised of all options and consequences, even those options I have not thought of. To date, all leases are processed quickly and efficiently.  

Client

Sophie was driving the negotiations with the other side who were being rather tardy. As such, without her it would have taken much longer to complete

Client