Family/Matrimonial
2 Ranked Lawyers
Firm PROFILE
Crane & Staples
UK 2026
Rankings
Leading firm in UK 2026
Ranked Departments
Ranked Departments
Ranked Individuals
Ranked Individuals
Top figures
8
Partners
50
Company Size
1938
Established Year
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Contributions and articles
5 Articles, Press releases, highlights
Overview
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Crane & Staples LLP is a long-established independent law firm in Welwyn Garden City, providing expert legal advice to individuals, families and businesses since 1938. Our experienced solicitors specialise in family law, residential conveyancing, wills, trusts and probate, employment law, dispute resolution, commercial property and business law. Known for our excellence, empathy and integrity, we deliver practical, client-focused legal solutions with a strong commitment to the local community.
Industry sectors (5)
- Private Individuals and Families
- SME Businesses
- Landlords
- Property Developers
- Care Homes
Capabilities (7)
- Family Law
- Residential Property
- Commercial Property
- Wills, Trusts and Probate
- Employment Law
- Dispute Resolution
- Business and Commerce
Key people
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Danielle Peters
Partner, Head of Family Law
David Bird
Partner
Bonnie Twiggs
Partner, Head of Commercial Property
Chris Brewis
Partner, Head of Residential Property
Manish Patel
Partner
Samantha Webb
Partner, Head of Private Client
Michael Scutt
Partner, Head of Employment and Dispute Resolution
Kuldip Chima
Partner
Work & experience
Provided by Crane & Staples
Our approach is guided by four core values: Excellence, Empathy, Integrity and Community. Our lawyers advise on complex and high-value matters across our core practice areas, including high net worth family cases, estate planning and probate, significant residential and commercial property transactions, and employment disputes involving senior executives. We combine technical expertise with a tailored, client-focused approach, delivering clear and pragmatic advice for a range of clients.
Ranked Offices at Crane & Staples
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Ranked Departments at Crane & Staples (4)
Ranked Individuals at Crane & Staples (6)
Thames Valley
Danielle Peters
Head of Family/Matrimonial
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Bonnie Twiggs
Head of Real Estate
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Chris Brewis
Head of Real Estate
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Manish Patel
Real Estate
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Natasha Khakhar
Family/Matrimonial
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UK-wide
Janet Martland
Head of Family/Children Law: Public Law Matters
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Top figures
8
Partners
50
Company Size
1938
Established Year
Content provided by Crane & Staples
Articles, Highlights and Press Releases
5 items provided by Crane & Staples
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