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Heathervale House, 2 - 4 Vale Avenue, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1DJ

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Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

5.0
Excellent
95%
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
Recommend
Communication 4.9/5
Initial Impressions 4.9/5
Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.8/5

Accreditations

Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP are accredited by

Family Mediation accreditation awarded to Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP
Planning Law accreditation awarded to Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP
Civil and Commercial Mediation accreditation awarded to Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP

Description

Thomson Snell & Passmore is one of the preeminent law firms in the South East. Established in 1570, the firm’s unique heritage underpins its quality, service and commitment to providing peace of mind to generations of families and businesses. Clients include PLCs, subsidiaries of overseas companies, SMEs, OMBs, local authorities and individuals. We have a reputation for providing high quality, intelligent advice and outstanding service to our clients. With an office in Tunbridge Wells, the firm has earned a reputation over generations for providing pragmatic legal advice and delivering exceptional client service.

Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.

Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
95%
Value for
Money
12% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
15% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
16% above
national average
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.7/5

Accreditations

Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP are accredited by

Family Mediation accreditation awarded to Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP
Planning Law accreditation awarded to Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP
Civil and Commercial Mediation accreditation awarded to Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP

Description

Thomson Snell & Passmore is one of the preeminent law firms in the South East. Established in 1570, the firm’s unique heritage underpins its quality, service and commitment to providing peace of mind to generations of families and businesses. Clients include PLCs, subsidiaries of overseas companies, SMEs, OMBs, local authorities and individuals. We have a reputation for providing high quality, intelligent advice and outstanding service to our clients. With an office in Tunbridge Wells, the firm has earned a reputation over generations for providing pragmatic legal advice and delivering exceptional client service.

Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.

Housing & Property 4 / 20
Land Law 6 / 10
Insurance Law 1 / 4
Fraud Law 1 / 2
Wills, Trusts & Probate 5 / 20
Family Law 7 / 20
Commercial Property 5 / 17
Private Client Law 5 / 6
Immigration Law 1 / 3
Child Law 5 / 11
Auction Law 2 / 3
Professional Negligence 1 / 7
Dispute Resolution 6 / 16
Company & Commercial 7 / 26
Notary 1 / 4
Inheritance Law 4 / 7
Clinical Negligence 2 / 6
Personal Injury 3 / 8
Agriculture 5 / 9
Construction 4 / 11
Contract Law 5 / 10
Employment 8 / 22
Intellectual Property Law 2 / 4
Pensions Law 1 / 3
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 2 / 6
Money & Tax 3 / 13
Court of Protection and Deputyship 5 / 9
Debt and Tax Law 3 / 5
Asset Management 2 / 4
Banking 2 / 6
E-Commerce Law 1 / 2
International Arbitration Law 2 / 2
Adjudication Law 2 / 4
Charities 4 / 8
Company Law 4 / 7
Education 2 / 4
Infrastructure Law 1 / 3
Inquest Law 1 / 1
Medical Law 1 / 2
Mental Health Law 2 / 4
Planning Law 3 / 5
Appeals Law 1 / 1
Chemical Law 1 / 1
Church Law 1 / 1
Consumer 5 / 17
Copyright Law 2 / 4
Corporate Law 5 / 10
Cosmetic Surgery Law 1 / 1
Criminal Law 2 / 4
Customs Law 1 / 1
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 1 / 8
Defamation Law 3 / 4
Disability Law 2 / 8
Discrimination Law 2 / 5
Domestic Violence Law 3 / 7
Economic Law 1 / 2
Energy & Transport 1 / 4
Energy Law 1 / 2
Engineering Law 1 / 5
Environmental Law 1 / 3
Equality Law 4 / 12
Governance Law 2 / 3
Government Investigations 1 / 3
Health and Safety Law 1 / 5
IT & Intellectual Property 5 / 11
Information Law 1 / 2
Injunctions Law 6 / 12
International Law 2 / 6
Licensing Law 1 / 2
Local Government Law 1 / 1
Maritime Law 1 / 1
National Insurance Law 1 / 5
Occupational Health Law 2 / 5
Privacy Law 1 / 3
Trade Law 1 / 2
Welfare & Benefits 3 / 8
White Collar Crime 2 / 7
Local 7 / 40
Housing & Property 221 / 4,769
Land Law 234 / 1,321
Insurance Law 95 / 663
Fraud Law 79 / 514
Wills, Trusts & Probate 215 / 3,761
Family Law 301 / 4,221
Commercial Property 290 / 3,667
Private Client Law 71 / 297
Immigration Law 118 / 1,147
Child Law 290 / 1,638
Auction Law 73 / 286
Professional Negligence 167 / 1,297
Dispute Resolution 244 / 1,801
Company & Commercial 300 / 4,185
Notary 74 / 843
Inheritance Law 153 / 676
Clinical Negligence 137 / 1,246
Personal Injury 313 / 2,653
Agriculture 185 / 819
Construction 83 / 856
Contract Law 219 / 1,427
Employment 321 / 3,621
Intellectual Property Law 100 / 623
Pensions Law 89 / 486
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 77 / 425
Money & Tax 137 / 1,952
Court of Protection and Deputyship 150 / 575
Debt and Tax Law 139 / 785
Asset Management 58 / 392
Banking 77 / 1,031
E-Commerce Law 14 / 73
International Arbitration Law 8 / 129
Adjudication Law 48 / 238
Charities 89 / 770
Company Law 163 / 969
Education 57 / 424
Infrastructure Law 26 / 188
Inquest Law 10 / 50
Medical Law 37 / 188
Mental Health Law 34 / 204
Planning Law 114 / 585
Appeals Law 103 / 844
Chemical Law 4 / 52
Church Law 3 / 10
Consumer 316 / 4,416
Copyright Law 69 / 522
Corporate Law 149 / 842
Cosmetic Surgery Law 40 / 148
Criminal Law 147 / 1,003
Customs Law 15 / 121
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 114 / 894
Defamation Law 47 / 261
Disability Law 115 / 602
Discrimination Law 88 / 496
Domestic Violence Law 179 / 897
Economic Law 14 / 223
Energy & Transport 42 / 511
Energy Law 60 / 359
Engineering Law 11 / 126
Environmental Law 54 / 393
Equality Law 181 / 1,097
Governance Law 39 / 273
Government Investigations 68 / 417
Health and Safety Law 114 / 575
IT & Intellectual Property 128 / 1,113
Information Law 38 / 338
Injunctions Law 160 / 932
International Law 63 / 377
Licensing Law 79 / 500
Local Government Law 8 / 58
Maritime Law 6 / 86
National Insurance Law 93 / 423
Occupational Health Law 102 / 428
Privacy Law 65 / 515
Trade Law 11 / 165
Welfare & Benefits 121 / 1,049
White Collar Crime 48 / 203
National 412 / 11,165

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Contact & Locations - Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP

Opening hours

Monday 08:30–18:00
Tuesday 08:30–18:00
Wednesday 08:30–18:00
Thursday 08:30–18:00
Friday 08:30–18:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Heathervale House, 2 - 4 Vale Avenue, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1DJ

Reviews

5.0 /5 54 Reviews
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What clients say about Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP

The firm specialises in conveyancing, wills, trusts, probate, estate disputes, property portfolio structuring and litigation, with strong technical and commercial expertise. Clients praise clear, prompt communication, thoroughness, responsiveness and practical, solution‑focused advice. Valued soft skills include professionalism, patience, empathy, reliability, tenacity in chasing matters, calmness under pressure and an approachable, reassuring manner that reduces client stress.

Excellent communication
Highly responsive
Very professional
Expert advice
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Thorough attention
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Locally knowledgeable
Solutions‑focused
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anonymous

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Nasima Ansary - Will, Trust & Estate Disputes team

There are times when Legal Advice is unavoidable and expert guidance is needed. If that is the case a good firm is essential and I found an excellent one in Thomson Snell & Passmore being supported by Nasima Ansary in their Will, Trust & Estate Disputes team. The issues I faced were complex, involving elements of Power of Attorney, Property, Wills and Probate. Nasima took the time to really understand the different aspects involved and helped to provide me with options and a way forward. I was lucky to have an expert litigator who was able to provide a range of options from alternative dispute resolution to in-depth guidance on progressing matters to court if thought absolutely necessary. At all times, I was grateful to Nasima, who was keen to encourage me to weigh the risks and costs against likely returns that ensured best return on effort, time and the stress that can accompany these processes. In interactions with the other parties involved Ms Ansary’s were of the highest professional standard despite the frequent tardiness from the ‘other side’. With these matters now brought to a successful conclusion, it was been important to have someone in whom I had complete faith that all options were considered and dealings were handled expertly. Thank-you Nasima.

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Thank you for your review. We are so glad that you are pleased Nasima's high level of client service.

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Hayden

Family Law

Great solicitor.

Kirstie Law, very professional with quick responses. Highly recommend.

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Money & Tax

Inheritance Tax Planning

Back in 2014, Simon assisted us to plan for the future of family assets by setting up a Discretionary Trust for passing on property, with a Will, PoAs and more importantly by gaining the confidence of elderly family members. His style is confident and engaging, good at explaining complex matters to suit the audience. He has assisted us each year since with advice and Trust related transactions. More recently following bereavement he has advised on Will Trust planning and probate. Over 12 years, the plans he put in place helped significantly reduce our IHT liability. We also now have a model which protects family assets for the next generation. Highly recommended!

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Element Property Group LLP

Housing & Property

Trusted Strategic Partner in Protecting and Scaling Our Portfolio

We have had an outstanding experience working with TSP for around a decade, and in particular Caroline Cohen, who has played a key role in helping us both protect and strategically grow our property portfolio. Caroline combines deep technical expertise with commercial awareness. She doesn’t just advise on compliance or structure in isolation — she understands the wider investment picture, risk exposure, long-term portfolio strategy, and how decisions made today affect performance tomorrow. That level of joined-up thinking is rare. Her guidance has given us clarity around structuring, asset protection, and forward planning, while also identifying opportunities to strengthen and future-proof the portfolio. She is meticulous, responsive, and always pragmatic in her approach — solutions-focused rather than theoretical. In property, where small structural decisions can have significant financial consequences, having someone of Caroline’s calibre advising us has been invaluable. We would highly recommend TSP to any serious property investor or operator looking for strategic, commercially intelligent advice.

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Dear Element Property Group LLP, thank you for your review. We are so glad that you are pleased with Caroline's high level of client service.

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Jeannette

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Jeannette Herrington

I was recommended by a family friend to contact Damien Jones. What I received when I phoned Damien was of the highest level of support, kindness and understanding. He has guided me through the process these past six months with excellent advice. His Professionalism and Knowledge of the Law is Exemplary. I have the upmost confidence in Damien. 5 stars without hesitation.

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One of the best Law firm. Efficient and very reliable.

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Darryl

This was my first time using TS&P - and the level of detail this firm went to and in particular, Harry Smith I can't speak highly enough of. The guy is an asset. He offered a first class level of service and his assiduous nature and diligence in seeing through my case through from start to finish has been incredible. The case in total lasted around 3 years, and at points I wasn't sure there was going to be any resolution at all. Harry kept me informed along the way and was very honest throughout which was refreshing, even when the end didn't look near. Harry was very transparent, understood my angle when it came to our family's case and worked hard to get me a level of justice I was seeking. He kept in touch fairly regularly and it was refreshing to hear him speak so passionately about our case, it felt like it mattered to him. The way he'd speak on phone calls with myself personally but also with family was outstanding - we felt he cared a lot about it and it resonated with all of us. When we worked towards a breakthrough, he was very diligent in coming to a resolution that suited us. His proactive nature was outstanding and from our point of view, Harry Smith sits in an extremely high regard.

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Andrew

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Andrew

I was referred to TS-P Solicitors due to complications with my recently deceased fathers estate and really poor behaviour by another firm of solicitors at a time when we are grieving my father and grandfather. Lawrence at TS-P was really supportive and professional in resolving this issue, his communication and supportive advice was excellent. These are very difficult times when you've just lost someone you love, emotionally you are all over the place and this situation was handled with great kindness, care and sensitivity, thank you, I would highly recommend them.

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Dear Andrew, We are so pleased to hear that you are happy with the service and advice Lawrence provided you with during a very difficult time. Thank you for your valuable feedback, it is much appreciated.

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Family Law

kara

Huge thank you to Desmond O’Donnell and the team at TS&P. Desmond has been a huge support to me and offered exceptional legal advice - truly helped me during a very difficult situation. His kindness and exquisite knowledge of the law and how to deal with very narcissistic personalities was a godsend. Thank you Desmond and team - I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Desmond or TS&P extremely professional service.

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We are pleased to hear that you are happy with the advice and service Desmond and the team provided you with during a very difficult time, and that you felt supported throughout. Thank you very much for your feedback.

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Family Law

Aneesa

Desmond was attentive, supportive, efficient and really understood. A wonderful lawyer throughout. I recommend this firm highly as all of the staff are efficient and more than competent.

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The firm specialises in conveyancing, wills, trusts, probate, estate disputes, property portfolio structuring and litigation, with strong technical and commercial expertise. Clients praise clear, prompt communication, thoroughness, responsiveness and practical, solution‑focused advice. Valued soft skills include professionalism, patience, empathy, reliability, tenacity in chasing matters, calmness under pressure and an approachable, reassuring manner that reduces client stress.

Excellent communication
Highly responsive
Very professional
Expert advice
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Stress‑free process
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Friendly approach

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HF

Housing & Property

Highly recommended - great service

Rebecca Swain acted for me in the sale of a flat, she was excellent. She made the process so straightforward to manage. I was so impressed by the efficiency, thoroughness and professionalism with which she acted to ensure a prompt sale.  I am hugely grateful

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Gill

Selling an apartment

We had no hesitation in using Thomson Snell & Passmore and especially Alastair Harvey, who's expertise and professionalism is superb.

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Chris Macdonald

Housing & Property

Excellent service and efficient delivery

We have used Rebecca Swain for our conveyancing for two different properties and she has been outstanding. Always available and unflappable with the right level of due diligence and speed. Can’t recommend her and TS&P more.

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Richard O

Housing & Property

Fast, efficient and effective - sale of 2 houses

We have recently sold two houses with this company, the experience was exceptional with first class communications and their dogged tenacity to chase down the buyers' representatives and us(!) to get things done.

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Grace Baker

Grace handled the sale of my family home in Wadhurst, and throughout the entire process she made everything feel seamless and stress free. She was always personally available to answer any questions we had and kept us informed at every stage. Her local knowledge of the property market proved invaluable, particularly when dealing with various issues relating to the conversion of our family home some 10 years ago. Her expertise and practical advice gave us great confidence throughout the transaction. I would thoroughly recommend Grace to anyone looking for an excellent solicitor to assist with a property transaction. Her professionalism, responsiveness, and attention to detail were outstanding.

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"I cannot praise [thomson snell & passmore] highly enough. From the moment we approached them about my wife’s injury case, they stood unwaveringly by our side. Their expertise, compassion, and relentless dedication not only gave us hope but led to a successful outcome. Every step of the process, they communicated clearly, kept us informed, and fought tirelessly for justice. We are eternally grateful and would recommend them without any hesitation. Thank you👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🙏

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Henry

My partner has had a terrible experience with the probate process at this firm. Communication particularly dreadful.

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Anthony

One of the best Law firm. Efficient and very reliable.

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Dan

Alastair Harvey provided an excellent service with my recent freehold purchase. Fantastic communication, very responsive and very matter of fact, which is often required when dealing with a purchase of a property. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to any of my family and friends.

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Elijah

Notary

Elijah

I went in for a standard statutory declaration witnessing, costing only £5, but having not done it before I came unprepared - only with a digital copy. Desmond and the lovely woman at the reception showed great patience and printed the form off for me, as well as checking it for mistakes and giving guidance on how to post it and who to. Very down to earth behaviour from the oldest law firm in the world - will definitely use them if I ever find myself in a stickier legal situation

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