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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
12% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
Recommend
Communication 4.9/5
Initial Impressions 4.9/5
Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5
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
Personal Injury accreditation awarded to Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP
Clinical Negligence 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
16% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
17% 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 4.8/5

Accreditations

Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP are accredited by

Family Mediation accreditation awarded to Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP
Personal Injury accreditation awarded to Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP
Clinical Negligence 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 5 / 21
Wills, Trusts & Probate 6 / 21
Family Law 9 / 21
Commercial Property 6 / 18
Clinical Negligence 1 / 5
Money & Tax 5 / 15
Company & Commercial 7 / 26
Contract Law 5 / 10
Dispute Resolution 7 / 17
Banking 2 / 6
Construction 3 / 10
Employment 8 / 22
IT & Intellectual Property 5 / 11
Inheritance Law 6 / 9
Intellectual Property Law 3 / 5
Land Law 7 / 11
Notary 1 / 4
Personal Injury 3 / 9
Private Client Law 6 / 7
Adjudication Law 3 / 9
Agriculture 6 / 11
Appeals Law 2 / 2
Asset Management 3 / 5
Auction Law 2 / 3
Charities 5 / 9
Chemical Law 1 / 1
Child Law 8 / 13
Church Law 1 / 2
Company Law 5 / 8
Consumer 7 / 19
Copyright Law 2 / 4
Corporate Law 5 / 10
Cosmetic Surgery Law 1 / 1
Court of Protection and Deputyship 7 / 11
Criminal Law 2 / 4
Customs Law 1 / 1
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 1 / 8
Debt and Tax Law 4 / 6
Defamation Law 4 / 5
Disability Law 3 / 9
Discrimination Law 3 / 6
Domestic Violence Law 5 / 8
E-Commerce Law 1 / 2
Economic Law 2 / 2
Education 3 / 5
Energy & Transport 1 / 4
Energy Law 1 / 2
Engineering Law 1 / 5
Environmental Law 2 / 4
Equality Law 5 / 13
Fraud Law 2 / 3
Governance Law 2 / 3
Government Investigations 1 / 3
Health and Safety Law 1 / 5
Immigration Law 2 / 4
Information Law 1 / 2
Infrastructure Law 1 / 4
Injunctions Law 9 / 13
Inquest Law 1 / 3
Insurance Law 1 / 4
International Arbitration Law 2 / 2
International Law 3 / 6
Licensing Law 1 / 2
Local Government Law 1 / 1
Maritime Law 1 / 2
Medical Law 1 / 2
Mental Health Law 3 / 9
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 2 / 6
National Insurance Law 1 / 5
Occupational Health Law 2 / 5
Pensions Law 3 / 5
Planning Law 4 / 6
Privacy Law 1 / 3
Professional Negligence 2 / 8
Trade Law 1 / 4
Welfare & Benefits 4 / 9
White Collar Crime 2 / 7
Local 8 / 40
Housing & Property 265 / 4,700
Wills, Trusts & Probate 247 / 3,723
Family Law 353 / 4,154
Commercial Property 333 / 3,591
Clinical Negligence 158 / 1,223
Money & Tax 168 / 1,914
Company & Commercial 328 / 4,064
Contract Law 200 / 1,409
Dispute Resolution 222 / 1,785
Banking 84 / 1,012
Construction 104 / 843
Employment 354 / 3,553
IT & Intellectual Property 117 / 1,090
Inheritance Law 161 / 686
Intellectual Property Law 99 / 616
Land Law 234 / 1,312
Notary 97 / 855
Personal Injury 288 / 2,598
Private Client Law 100 / 322
Adjudication Law 48 / 245
Agriculture 173 / 815
Appeals Law 122 / 847
Asset Management 70 / 394
Auction Law 92 / 287
Charities 86 / 755
Chemical Law 4 / 52
Child Law 326 / 1,639
Church Law 3 / 11
Company Law 163 / 960
Consumer 320 / 4,320
Copyright Law 65 / 512
Corporate Law 166 / 843
Cosmetic Surgery Law 47 / 146
Court of Protection and Deputyship 157 / 580
Criminal Law 195 / 1,003
Customs Law 15 / 121
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 153 / 875
Debt and Tax Law 152 / 776
Defamation Law 56 / 270
Disability Law 108 / 601
Discrimination Law 100 / 494
Domestic Violence Law 182 / 894
E-Commerce Law 13 / 72
Economic Law 20 / 223
Education 68 / 417
Energy & Transport 46 / 502
Energy Law 57 / 353
Engineering Law 14 / 124
Environmental Law 56 / 391
Equality Law 183 / 1,076
Fraud Law 71 / 514
Governance Law 45 / 269
Government Investigations 75 / 407
Health and Safety Law 125 / 572
Immigration Law 141 / 1,162
Information Law 39 / 335
Infrastructure Law 32 / 184
Injunctions Law 207 / 922
Inquest Law 11 / 53
Insurance Law 106 / 642
International Arbitration Law 7 / 130
International Law 77 / 373
Licensing Law 87 / 496
Local Government Law 8 / 60
Maritime Law 7 / 84
Medical Law 35 / 188
Mental Health Law 44 / 207
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 82 / 433
National Insurance Law 95 / 416
Occupational Health Law 110 / 423
Pensions Law 78 / 483
Planning Law 102 / 578
Privacy Law 87 / 507
Professional Negligence 187 / 1,280
Trade Law 14 / 169
Welfare & Benefits 131 / 1,038
White Collar Crime 55 / 209
National 454 / 11,148

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Commercial Property

Highly Recommended

Charlotte Gould and found her to be extremely efficient and professional in explaining and examining in detail the complex land contract we were entering into. Due to her experience in this area she picked up on things we would never of considered, we couldn't have been more delighted.

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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.

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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 80 Reviews
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What clients say about Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP

Clients praise the firm for expertise in conveyancing, probate, wills and trusts, inheritance tax, estate administration, and will/estate disputes, with strong support on complex property and probate matters. Reviews highlight clear communication, thoroughness, efficiency, responsiveness, professionalism and practical advice. Clients also value the team’s calm, friendly, patient and reassuring manner, with solicitors described as approachable, proactive and highly organised. Overall, the firm is seen as reliable, knowledgeable and excellent at guiding clients through difficult and time-sensitive legal processes.

Friendly service
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Highly efficient
Quick responses
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Lucie

Informed, experienced, kind highly recommends.

I had inheritance tax forms to fill in for Probate, in turn because of premium bonds, no tax to pay, just lots of complicated forms. Charlotte was wonderful, so informed and helpful at a time I felt so low with the death and confused by the IHT process. She helped and got me through the whole probate process. Amazing and her team are great. Currently helping with the will and trust and selling the house too. I would highly recommend as have expertise in every topic, and some overlap.

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Dear Lucie, thank you for your review. We are so glad that you are pleased with Charlotte's high level of client service.

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Alfred Vetter

Cross Country Probate

I felt being in good hands with Sarah from the first phone call. Especially appreciated was her communication, both verbal and in mails. Always on time and informative. I struggled a little with finding the right lawyers for my case and was glad to end up with her. I realised the need for legal help after my wife died. She lived most of her life abroad with me and therefore I was not fully aware of all the details in UK proceedings. Cost estimate concurred with final bill. Thank you for a job well done.

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Dear Alfred, thank you for your review. We are so glad that you are pleased with Sarah's high level of client service.

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anonymous

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Will update review

Although this was a minor change., Simon took us through the phases to ensure that any element had not been overlooked. A very systematic review that gives us confidence for our future planning.

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anonymous

Housing & Property

Resolution of dispute on property title

I would like to pass my thanks and gratitude onto Amy Wilford of Thomson Snell and Passmore. I became the Executor of my sister’s estate when she unexpectedly passed away two years ago. The administration was quite complicated on many fronts. However the dispute regarding the title of my sister’s property was handled in an extremely professional and competent manner by Amy. She responded quickly to any query raised and I found her very approachable. Her reassurance and experience was so appreciated at a difficult time. No detail was missed and I was very impressed with the seamless conclusion to the title dispute and subsequent sale of the property. I will always be grateful to Amy for her work and help in resolving this matter, which at times seemed so problematical. I would highly recommend Amy to anybody with a similar problem regarding a dispute over a will or estate administration.

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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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David

I feel reassured that my affairs have been sorted out and now have a will and LPA's I am happy with.

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Ian

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Ian

Simon Mitchell is technically excellent and commercially astute which, together with a calm approach, instils considerable confidence in his advice. Highly recommended in Simon’s case is certainly justified.

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Roy

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Roy

So far We have dealt with Chris for wills and Planning. Also Jenny on A lease extension. And now dealing with Sunjay on a new lease. Could not wish for better service. Wish I had meet them years ago. Many thanks to them all.

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Worboys

Excellent service by your Will Team response very good and all completed quickly. Thank you Ray Worboys

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Housing & Property

John

We wanted to transfer ownership of a holiday house to our three children, but only had five weeks to do it if we wished to 'beat the Budget date' of 30th October. Rebecca Swain did a great job for us in bringing the project in within the deadline (with five days to spare). Professional, organised, unflustered.

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4.9 /5 400 Reviews
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What clients say about Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP

Clients praise the firm for expertise in conveyancing, probate, wills and trusts, inheritance tax, estate administration, and will/estate disputes, with strong support on complex property and probate matters. Reviews highlight clear communication, thoroughness, efficiency, responsiveness, professionalism and practical advice. Clients also value the team’s calm, friendly, patient and reassuring manner, with solicitors described as approachable, proactive and highly organised. Overall, the firm is seen as reliable, knowledgeable and excellent at guiding clients through difficult and time-sensitive legal processes.

Friendly service
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Expert advice
Highly efficient
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Thorough approach
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Fiona Lewington

A good experience

It was relaxed friendly and the advice I needed

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Lucie

Informed, experienced, kind highly recommends.

I had inheritance tax forms to fill in for Probate, in turn because of premium bonds, no tax to pay, just lots of complicated forms. Charlotte was wonderful, so informed and helpful at a time I felt so low with the death and confused by the IHT process. She helped and got me through the whole probate process. Amazing and her team are great. Currently helping with the will and trust and selling the house too. I would highly recommend as have expertise in every topic, and some overlap.

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Alfred Vetter

Cross Country Probate

I felt being in good hands with Sarah from the first phone call. Especially appreciated was her communication, both verbal and in mails. Always on time and informative. I struggled a little with finding the right lawyers for my case and was glad to end up with her. I realised the need for legal help after my wife died. She lived most of her life abroad with me and therefore I was not fully aware of all the details in UK proceedings. Cost estimate concurred with final bill. Thank you for a job well done.

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Kieran Shah

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Best conveyancing

Alastair is a consummate professional. He has an excellent life for detail is always available for a discussion when things become complicated and challenging. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him..

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DrJCS

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Property Sale

I had excellent service from Matthew Sabine. I was kept informed throughout the process. I was given advice when required.

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Yo Ya

A client

Using a lairy person to answer the phone to a potential new client does your company no favours. Speaking to the abrasive argumentative Tom has lost you my business. First impressions matter!

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Jawed

"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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Anthony

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

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Dan Fahy

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

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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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