Specialism & expertise
- Acquisition and disposal of agricultural land and buildings
- Farm business tenancies
- Acquisition and disposal of freehold and leasehold commercial property
- Portfolio and estate management
- All aspects of non-contentious landlord and tenant matters
- Property aspects of corporate transactions
- Agriculture & rural affairs.
Client stories & examples of work
- Advising a town council in connection with the development of a local services hub
- Acting for a local farmer on the acquisition of a further farm including commercial units
- Transferring an individual’s property portfolio into a corporate body
- Refinancing a college’s property portfolio
- Acting for several national and local charities in relation to their various premises
- Advising various schools in relation to the acquisition of new premises
- Acted on the sale of a 1,200 acre farming and sporting estate in Hampshire
- Acted on the sale of a small country estate that had been in the same family since the early 1700s.
Types of client
- Farming businesses
- Rural landowners
- Public sector bodies including local authorities, town councils, further education colleges and charities
- Corporate and private landlords and tenants.
Achievements & other appointments
Penny became a fellow of the Agricultural Law Association in March 2018.
One of Penny’s clients commented, “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”.
Profile
During her career, Penny has worked for both City and major regional law firms. She spent two years as an in house lawyer at the London Borough of Southwark before joining our Commercial Property team in February 2015. Penny has a degree in French and Italian from the University of Birmingham and completed the Common Professional Exam and the Solicitors’ Finals at the College of Law in Chester. Penny is a governor at a local school that was attended by all four of her children.
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
You came in at a very late stage but despite that got up to speed very quickly and really helped us get this across the line in an efficient manner.
Client
Fast and effective service.
Client
Everything was dealt with in a timely and efficient manner. All relevant issues requiring a decision were explained in a straightforward way enabling me to give a considered and informed instruction
Client
Everything was done exactly as required, quickly and efficiently
Client
Penny was on the ball, knowledgeable, and prompt in responding and sending information whenever there was a need.
Client
Quality, speed, and efficient communication
Client
Thank you so much for dropping everything to assist us yesterday and today, I really feel that without you the whole thing could have become disastrous.
Client
Please accept my thanks for making this such an efficient and straightforward process, and for being so responsive and friendly as well as professional. As and when the company eventually comes to sell, I would be pleased to instruct you again.
Client
Despite the challenges of gaining cooperation from the other parties legal team, Penny at TS&P was calm, supportive and kept us fully informed.
Client
I really do appreciate the work you put into this deal, you remained the steadying influence throughout all the twists and turns along the way. I really appreciated your support and guidance as always second to none.
Client
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