Tom Lawrence > Howes Percival LLP > Norwich, England > Lawyer Profile

Howes Percival LLP has a prominent private client practice that handles work across East Anglia and beyond, and in which the Norwich office plays a central role. Tom Lawrence leads the practice following the January 2023 departure of Catherine Scott to Mills & Reeve LLP. Lawrence’s work includes advising on complex intergenerational estate planning, the creation of trusts and wills, and tax matters. Stuart Maggs provides strategic advisory and estate planning services for high and ultra-high-net-worth families and trustees. Key partner Katharine Danks frequently assists farmers, families and landed estates with issues concerning partnerships, tenancies and land projects. Senior associate Jan Tyler also stands out ‘owing to her combination of expertise and professionalism with a compassionate and down-to-earth manner’.

Alexandra Hornsby is the primary contact at Howes Percival LLP, providing experienced counsel in complex wqills, trusts and estates as well as specialising in charity law matters. Her practice also spans personal tax, succession planning for OMBs, and all areas of trust work. Associate Lucy Elianu also deals with probate and administration. Tom Lawrence heads the private client department from Norwich.