Howes Percival LLP has an agriculture and estates practice that has impressive expertise in farm and estate sales, rural property funding transactions, renewable energy projects, tenancies, partnerships and reorganisations, and complex tax and trust matters. The Norwich office is a key hub for the firm-wide group and is home to practice head Katharine Danks, who is a Fellow of the Agricultural Law Association. Stuart Maggs is 'very practical and extremely knowledgeable' in trusts and estate planning matters. 'The team takes a balance view and we totally trust their judgement', remarks one client.
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‘The team is supportive, professional and responsive.’
‘Katherine Danks is a great help to the family and the farming business. We depend on her and find her reliable and commercial.’
‘HP has a wealth of in depth knowledge and understanding of all things estate planning. They have worked really well with our accountant to give the best advice for our family and have been brilliant working through succession in our business. Not scared to pull in colleagues to put the best person in front of you.’
‘Stuart Maggs is very practical and extremely knowledgeable when dealing with our trust and estate planning. Katherine Danks is our main point of contact and is always contactable, even at the weekends which is fantastic because farming businesses never sit still.'
‘So approachable, knowledgeable and totally professional. The team takes a balanced view and we totally trust their judgement. We were in uncharted waters and felt supported by Abigail Lambert and Katherine Danks.’
‘We chose to deal with Howes Percival as they came highly recommended and we have found them to be very professional and helpful.’
‘Katharine Danks has been assisting us with a solar farm project and her expert knowledge and guidance through this process has been very professional and friendly. She has brought to our attention matters we would have otherwise overlooked.’
‘Stuart Maggs has been most significant from the start of our project. Stuart has worked exceptionally well with our professional team and family members. Always quick to grasp a problem and clearly explain possible solutions, Stuart is pragmatic and experienced in dealing with the complexities and respectful on the emotional side of a family estate. The property team lead by Katharine Danks have been resolute in unravelling historic ownership complexities and kept us fully informed on progress.’
Key clients
- The Cholmondeley Estate
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Practice head
Katharine Danks
Other key lawyers
Stuart Maggs; Abigail Lambert