Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Solicitors in Welwyn Garden City
Established in 1938, Crane & Staples Solicitors has served Welwyn Garden City and surrounding areas for over 85 years. Our practice is built on four core values: Excellence, Empathy, Integrity, and Community. We provide expert legal advice across family law, residential conveyancing, commercial property, employment law, and wills & probate. Our team includes specialists ranked in the Legal 500 and Chambers HNW guides, with decades of combined experience in both personal and business legal matters.We prioritise clear communication, transparent pricing, and client-centric service, avoiding referral fees while maintaining a 90% repeat client rate. Our local engagement includes community events and digital accessibility through a dedicated case-progress app. As an independent firm, we focus exclusively on client interests rather than corporate affiliations.
Services
Family Law
Residential Property
Commercial Property
Employment Law
Wills & Probate
Details
- Year established: 1938
Highlights and features
- We have 85+ years of combined legal expertise in Hertfordshire
- Our team includes Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked specialists
- We provide transparent pricing with no hidden fees
- We offer integrated service across all legal disciplines
- We maintain a 90% client retention rate through consistent service quality
Associations and certifications
- Legal 500
- Chambers HNW
- Lexcel Accredited
- Cyber Essentials Plus
- Conveyancing Quality Scheme
- Wills & Inheritance Quality Scheme
- Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners
- ALEP Lifetime
What people say
Exceptional legal expertise
Transparent pricing
Stress-free experience
Timely responses
Community engagement
Services
Family Law
Our family law specialists handle divorce, child custody, and domestic abuse cases with compassionate expertise. We provide clear guidance on financial settlements and parenting arrangements while maintaining strict confidentiality. Our solicitors combine legal knowledge with emotional intelligence to achieve outcomes that protect family interests.
Residential Property
We streamline home buying/selling processes with dedicated conveyancing specialists. Our service includes contract preparation, title checks, and completion management. Clients benefit from real-time updates through our bespoke case-tracking app, ensuring complete transparency throughout property transactions.
Commercial Property
Our commercial property team advises businesses on acquisitions, leases, and development projects. We handle complex transactions with clear risk assessments and practical solutions. Services include due diligence, contract negotiation, and compliance guidance tailored to corporate clients' specific needs.
Employment Law
We provide comprehensive employment law services for employers and employees. Our expertise covers contract disputes, redundancy processes, and discrimination claims. We offer strategic advice to maintain workplace compliance while protecting client interests in tribunal proceedings when necessary.
Wills & Probate
Our wills and probate specialists create tailored succession plans and administer estates with sensitivity. Services include trust creation, inheritance tax planning, and lasting power of attorney arrangements. We ensure legal compliance while respecting clients' personal circumstances and family dynamics.
People
Danielle Peters
Partner, Head of Family
Specialising in family law for 15+ years, Danielle combines legal expertise with compassionate representation in divorce, child custody, and domestic abuse cases. Her pragmatic approach focuses on achieving sustainable solutions while minimising client stress.
Sharon Montgomery
Partner
With 20+ years in commercial property law, Sharon advises businesses on acquisitions, leases, and development projects. Her strategic counsel helps clients navigate complex transactions while maintaining commercial viability and legal compliance.
David Bird
Partner, Head of Wills & Probate
David specialises in estate planning and probate administration, guiding clients through will creation, trust management, and inheritance tax planning. His approach balances legal precision with sensitivity to personal family circumstances.
Chris Brewis
Partner, Head of Residential Property
Leading residential conveyancing services, Chris manages property transactions with emphasis on transparency and efficiency. His team ensures smooth home purchases/sales through proactive communication and digital case-tracking solutions.
Michael Scutt
Partner, Head of Employment Law
Michael provides strategic employment law advice to businesses and employees. His expertise covers contract disputes, tribunal representation, and workplace policy development, combining legal knowledge with practical business understanding.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in family law, residential/commercial property, employment law, wills & probate, and business legal matters, with specialists ranked in Legal 500 and Chambers guides.
How long have you served the local community?
We've provided legal services in Welwyn Garden City since 1938, maintaining a 90% client retention rate through consistent service excellence over 85+ years.
What makes your firm different?
Our combination of multi-generational client relationships, transparent pricing, digital innovation (including case-tracking apps), and community-focused approach distinguishes us from other legal practices.
How do you handle property transactions?
We use a dedicated conveyancing team with real-time digital updates through our bespoke app, ensuring complete transparency and proactive management of all transaction stages.
Are your legal fees transparent?
Yes, we provide clear cost breakdowns with no hidden fees, including fixed-fee options for many services, with regular financial updates throughout your case.
Do you offer local community support?
We actively participate in local events and sponsor community initiatives, maintaining strong ties through our Welwyn Garden City office and social media engagement.
