Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Legal Services in Welwyn Garden City
Established in 1938, Crane & Staples Solicitors has been delivering expert legal advice to individuals and businesses in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, and beyond for over 85 years. Our practice is built on four core values: Excellence, Empathy, Integrity, and Community. We specialise in family law, residential conveyancing, wills, trusts and probate, commercial property, employment law, and dispute resolution, offering tailored solutions that prioritise client needs. Our team of experienced solicitors and support staff is committed to providing clear, jargon-free advice, ensuring clients feel informed and supported throughout their legal journey.Recognised in the Legal 500 and Chambers HNW guides, we combine technical expertise with a warm, approachable service. Our long-standing client relationships, many spanning generations, reflect our dedication to transparency, responsiveness, and community engagement. We pride ourselves on being accessible, innovative, and client-focused, ensuring every interaction meets the highest standards of professionalism and care.
Services
Family Law
Residential Conveyancing
Wills & Probate
Commercial Property
Employment Law
Dispute Resolution
Details
- Year established: 1938
Highlights and features
- We offer over 85 years of combined legal expertise in Hertfordshire and beyond.
- Our client-centric approach ensures transparent communication and tailored solutions.
- Recognised in Legal 500 and Chambers HNW for excellence in legal services.
- We prioritise community engagement and ethical, jargon-free advice.
- Award-winning team with a track record of resolving complex legal matters.
Associations and certifications
- Legal 500
- Chambers HNW
- Lexcel Accredited
- Cyber Essentials Plus
- The Law Society Conveyancing Quality
- Wills & Inheritance Quality
- Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners
What people say
Exceptional legal expertise
Warm and friendly team
Transparent costs
Award-winning service
Stress-free conveyancing
Services
Family Law
Our family law team provides compassionate, expert guidance on divorce, child custody, and financial settlements. We prioritise amicable resolutions while ensuring robust representation in court when needed. Clients appreciate our clear communication and sensitivity during emotionally challenging times, with a focus on achieving fair outcomes tailored to individual circumstances.
Residential Conveyancing
We streamline home buying and selling processes with efficient, transparent conveyancing services. Our solicitors handle contracts, searches, and completions, ensuring smooth transactions. Clients praise our responsiveness and ability to reduce stress, particularly for first-time buyers, with a track record of resolving complex property issues swiftly.
Wills & Probate
Our specialists draft wills, manage probate, and advise on inheritance tax planning. We simplify legal complexities, ensuring clients' wishes are clearly documented and estates administered efficiently. Regular client feedback highlights our approachability and ability to make difficult conversations about end-of-life planning feel straightforward and reassuring.
Commercial Property
We support businesses with property acquisitions, leases, and development projects. Our solicitors combine technical expertise with commercial awareness to protect clients' interests. Clients value our proactive approach to resolving title issues and negotiating terms that align with business objectives, ensuring transactions progress without unnecessary delays.
Employment Law
We advise employees and employers on contracts, redundancies, and discrimination claims. Our balanced approach focuses on compliance and risk mitigation while maintaining workplace relationships. Clients commend our practical solutions and ability to explain complex regulations in accessible terms, helping prevent disputes from escalating to tribunal.
People
Danielle Peters
Partner, Head of Family
Danielle leads our family law team with over 20 years' experience in complex divorce and child custody cases. She combines legal expertise with empathy, ensuring clients feel supported through challenging transitions while achieving fair outcomes.
David Bird
Partner, Head of Wills & Probate
David specialises in estate planning and probate, guiding clients through will drafting and inheritance tax strategies. His approachable style and attention to detail ensure clients' wishes are clearly documented and executed efficiently.
Chris Brewis
Partner, Head of Residential Property
Chris oversees our residential conveyancing services, known for streamlining property transactions. His 25+ years in real estate law ensure swift resolution of title issues, earning consistent praise for reducing client stress during home moves.
Bonnie Twiggs
Partner, Head of Commercial Property
Bonnie advises businesses on property acquisitions and leases, combining legal precision with commercial insight. Clients value her proactive problem-solving and ability to negotiate terms that align with long-term business goals.
Michael Scutt
Partner, Head of Employment & Dispute Resolution
Michael resolves workplace disputes and contractual issues with a focus on compliance and relationship preservation. His pragmatic advice helps businesses avoid tribunal cases while ensuring fair treatment of employees.
Questions
What areas of law does Crane & Staples specialise in?
We specialise in family law, residential and commercial property, employment law, dispute resolution, wills, trusts, and probate.
How long has Crane & Staples been operating?
We have provided legal services in Welwyn Garden City since 1938, with a legacy of over 85 years.
Are Crane & Staples regulated by professional bodies?
Yes, we are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and accredited by The Law Society and Legal 500.
Can I get a conveyancing fee estimate online?
Yes, visit our website to access a conveyancing fee estimate tool for transparent pricing.
How does Crane & Staples support local communities?
We actively participate in local events, sponsor community initiatives, and maintain a strong presence in Welwyn Garden City.
Reviews (4)
George Cat
Sep 29, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
We live overseas and recently sold our UK property using Crane and Staples. They were excellent throughout the process. Very responsive, professional and thorough. Would definitely recommend.
We live overseas and recently sold our UK property using Crane and Staples. They were excellent throughout the process. Very responsive, professional and thorough. Would definitely recommend.
Anthony Barker
Jun 13, 2021
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Samantha Webb, did a great job in getting my probate sorted so l could sell my parents house in record time, l could not be any more happy and l am looking at getting my will sorted soon with Samantha
Carolyn Williams
May 25, 2021
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Positive:Quality
We have used this firm for for conveyancing, wills and POA for many years and have always been very happy with the quality of their work and their responsiveness.
We have used this firm for for conveyancing, wills and POA for many years and have always been very happy with the quality of their work and their responsiveness.
Bradley Lane
Apr 01, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Katie pulled out all the stops on the management of the sale of our property and we cannot thank her enough. Brilliant service and highly informative. Thank you Katie!
Katie pulled out all the stops on the management of the sale of our property and we cannot thank her enough. Brilliant service and highly informative. Thank you Katie!
