Ian Smith

Partner and Head of Department

I qualified as a solicitor in May 78. I moved from a City firm to Hertford in 1981 and joined Crane & Staples in December in 1983. I became a Partner in 86. I specialise in Company and Business Law and I have extensive experience in both Commercial and Residential Conveyancing including acting for Property Developers and in connection with Institutional Leases.

I have personal knowledge regarding property acquisition in Portugal.

Hobbies:

I have been a School Governor, Chairman of a Local Junior Sports Organisation and I am currently on the Board of a Housing Association. I also enjoy sport and travel.