BG Solicitors has partnered with Compass to provide specialist SDLT support across its residential and commercial property teams, enhancing the service available to clients while supporting the firm’s approach to risk management and operational efficiency.
The partnership provides BG Solicitors with access to specialist SDLT expertise across a wide range of property matters, helping to ensure tax liabilities are considered accurately and that available reliefs and exemptions are identified where appropriate.
For clients, the arrangement provides access to dedicated SDLT specialists as part of the wider legal service, giving additional confidence that SDLT considerations have been thoroughly reviewed alongside the legal aspects of a transaction.
For the firm, the partnership forms part of a continued commitment to delivering high quality legal services while maintaining robust processes in an increasingly complex regulatory and tax environment.
Brad Whiteley, Head of Residential Conveyancing at BG Solicitors, said:
“SDLT is an increasingly important consideration in property transactions and it is vital that clients receive clear, accurate support.
Our focus is always on delivering the best possible outcome and experience for our clients. Working with Compass allows us to offer access to specialist SDLT expertise whenever it is required, ensuring clients benefit from an additional layer of technical knowledge and reassurance throughout the transaction.
The partnership also supports our wider objectives around risk management, consistency and efficiency, enabling our teams to focus on delivering excellent client service while knowing SDLT matters are being handled by specialists.”
Compass has completed more than 14,000 SDLT matters since launching in 2021 and works with law firms across England, supporting residential, commercial and mixed use property transactions.
Lidia Quinlan, Director and Head of Sales at Compass, said:
“BG Solicitors has an excellent reputation and a strong property team, so we are delighted to be working with them.
“Property transactions are becoming increasingly complex and firms are placing greater emphasis on managing risk, maintaining consistency and demonstrating clear audit trails. At the same time, clients rightly expect access to specialist expertise when it is needed.
“Our role is to help firms meet those objectives by providing specialist SDLT support that complements their existing service, strengthens client confidence and helps deliver a more efficient process for both fee earners and clients.
“We are looking forward to supporting Brad and the wider team as the relationship develops.”
The appointment reflects a growing trend among law firms to seek specialist SDLT support as part of their wider property offering.