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T.E.P, Solicitor, director and sole proprietor of John Martin Crane Ltd

I qualified in 1980 at a time when solicitors were more general practitioners than they are now so I have a number of specialisations including Residential and Commercial Property, Landlord and Tenant; Wills and Trusts; Farming and Agricultural matters.

I am a Member of The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.

E: johncrane@craneandwalton.com

Solicitor and LLP Member

I have many years’ experience in residential conveyancing dealing with all aspects of residential property law. I also have a wide range of experience dealing with a variety of commercial property transactions including leases, freehold/leasehold acquisitions and disposals and also small business acquisitions and disposals.

I qualified as a Solicitor in October 1993.

E: catherinebee@craneandwalton.com

T.E.P, Trust and Estate Practitioner and Chartered Legal Executive

I advise on matters regarding the drafting of Wills and Trusts, the administration of a deceased person’s estate and issues relating to income tax, inheritance tax and capital gains tax. I also specialise in elderly client care, in particular Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection Deputy applications.

I have been a Private Client practitioner since 2006 and I am a Member of the Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners

E: leannecooper@craneandwalton.com

T.E.P, Solicitor and LLP Member

I specialise in the preparation of Wills and the Administration of Trusts and Estates. I have experience in Court of Protection matters and am able to advise in relation to inheritance tax planning, capital gains tax and income tax.

I am a Member of the Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners.

I qualified as a Solicitor in September 2012.

E: philippacrane@craneandwalton.com

Solicitor

I specialise in dealing with all aspects of residential conveyancing matters including sales, purchases, remortgages, equity release schemes, property and land transfers and new build plot purchases.

I qualified as a Solicitor in September 2002.

E: rachelhughes@craneandwalton.com

Solicitor

I specialise in all Commercial and Residential Property matters. I advise on all aspects of residential conveyancing including, purchases, sales, re-mortgages, shared ownership schemes, help to buy schemes, plot purchases, and transfers of equity. I also advise on the grant of a new leases, commercial re-mortgages, land acquisition and the state of commercial units.

E: emilystephen@craneandwalton.com

Licensed Conveyancer

I advise on all aspects of residential property including; sales and purchases both freehold and leasehold, new build Plot purchases and part exchange transactions, declarations of trust, deeds of gifts and equity release schemes.

I qualified as a Licensed Conveyancer in May 2000

E: sandratennant@craneandwalton.com

Solicitor

I qualified as a solicitor in May 2018 and joined the Private Client Department.

I advise on matters regarding Wills, the administration of estates and powers of attorney.

I also have experience dealing with property transactions, including assents, transfers and severance of tenancies.

E: meganlovell@craneandwalton.com

M.A (OXON), Solicitor, director and sole proprietor of Andrew Klimowicz Limited

I specialise in all types of commercial property transactions and can assist business entrepreneurs with a wide range of legal services relating to their ventures. Having more than twenty five years legal experience and being the proprietor of my own firm, I enjoy delivering timely, clear, informed and effective advice to my clients and adding value to their businesses as a result.

I qualified as a Solicitor in August 1989.

E: andrewklimowicz@craneandwalton.com

Solicitor and LLP Member

I advise on a variety of matters including the preparation of Wills, Administration of Estates (Probate), Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Tax and Estate planning, Elderly Client issues and Court of Protection matters.

I am a Member of the Leicestershire Law Society, Society for Asian Lawyers, City Sikhs Network and  a ‘Dementia Friend’.

I qualified as a Solicitor in September 2008.

E: vijaysingh@craneandwalton.com

Solicitor and LLP Member

I have expertise in contracts disputes, professional disputes, professional negligence, disputes involving directors, breaches of restrictive covenants, contentious probate, inheritance claims and trust litigation. In relation to Property Litigation I have expertise in relation to breach of covenant issues, dilapidations and repairs, Landlord & Tenant Act 1954(ii), business tenancies, nuisances and trespass, rent arrears and service charge disputes. I will provide a hands on approach when asked to deal with a dispute. I often become involved in negotiations and represent clients on settlement discussions and mediation in order to achieve a prompt and cost effective resolution to disputes.

I qualified as a Solicitor in October 1986.

E: kamubhi@craneandwalton.com

Chartered Legal Executive

I specialise in all aspects of residential conveyancing including sales, purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity.

I qualified as a Legal Executive in October 2008.

E: alisonmuttock@craneandwalton.com

I qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in 1997 and have specialised in residential conveyancing since.

I specialise in all aspects of residential conveyancing including freehold, leasehold, registered and unregistered matters.  I have dealt with new build plots, transfers of equity, help to buy, shared ownership and re-mortgages.

My main concern is ensuring that every transaction is dealt with efficiently and I believe very strongly that the key to a successful transaction is excellent communication with my clients.

E: catherineward@craneandwalton.com

Solicitor, director and sole proprietor of Matthew Needham Ltd

I head the Private Client Team and my work involves advising clients on establishing effective inheritance tax solutions to include wills, trusts, administration of estates, deeds of variation and family trusts. I also advise on alternative commercial arrangements in order to maximise the inhertiance tax reliefs available.

I qualified as a Solicitor in May 1994.

E: matthewneedham@craneandwalton.com

Solicitor and LLP Member

I specialise in all matters relating to relationship breakdown : divorce, finances, children and cohabitee matters. The aim at the initial appointment is to establish the framework for the case so that you can be advised in terms of time, cost, procedure and outcomes. The aim is to be proactive in dealing with your case.

I qualified as a Solicitor in August 1996.

E: kiransolanki@craneandwalton.com

Solicitor, LLP Member and Associate Member of Solicitors for the Elderly

I am a Solicitor advising on Private client matters including; Wills, Administration of Estates, Court of Protection applications, Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Elderly Client issues and Tax Planning matters. I also have experience in dealing with transfers of property, including Assents and Declarations of Trust.

I qualified as a Solicitor in January 2004.

E: rebeccataylor@craneandwalton.com

T.E.P, Solicitor and LLP Member

I advise on matters regarding the drafting of Wills, Administration of Estates, Court of Protection applications, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Elderly Client issues and Tax Planning matters. I also have experience in dealing with property transactions to include, Assents, Transfers and Severance of Tenancies.

I am a Member of the Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners.

I qualified as a Solicitor in August 2013.

E: lauradoherty@craneandwalton.com

Solicitor

My expertise is in advising clients on their individual needs in relation to Wills, Powers of Attorney, Trusts and the Administration of Estates.

I qualified as a Solicitor in November 2008

E: corrinelehuquet@craneandwalton.com

Solicitor and LLP Member

I advise on commercial, residential and agricultural property matters. I act for private individuals, small businesses, national companies and banks on a wide range of property matters including freehold and leasehold purchases, lease extensions, grant of leases and shared ownership matters. I also act for clients requiring technical advice in matters such as the grant of rights of way, boundary ownership and sale of land with development potential.

I qualified as a Solicitor in February 2010

E: gracemarsh@craneandwalton.com

Solicitor

I studied law at Leicester University, and have been working in residential property since 2004. I qualified as a Licensed Conveyancer in 2012.

I specialise in all aspects of residential conveyancing, and deal with residential property transactions of all types including freehold and leasehold sales, purchases, re-mortgages, equity release schemes, transfers of equity, new build plot purchases, Help to Buy mortgages, and buy to let transactions.

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E: rachelskinner@craneandwalton.com

Solicitor

I qualified as a Solicitor in 2002 and have always specialised in residential and commercial property matters. I act for both private individuals and businesses on an array of property related matters ranging from freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, grant of lease and assignments including disposal and acquisition of small businesses. I also have experience of Right to Buy, Shared ownership, Remortgage and matters relating to Help to Buy schemes.

E: bipinvaghela@craneandwalton.com