HCR Hewitsons has ‘a highly regarded and experienced team with a wealth of knowledge and expertise in a great diversity of sectors’. The firm acts for a broad client base of landlords, tenants, property owners and developers across East Anglia and beyond, and increasingly assists innovative corporations and entrepreneurs taking occupational, development or investment leases or acquiring property. The ’commercially astute, hardworking and responsive’ Helen Mutucumarana leads the Cambridge commercial real estate team, drawing on her experience in complex landlord and tenant matters, and niche property investment work. James Simpson is national head of property development, which sees him work on residential and commercial projects, and property funding matters. Ceri Riddell is a key adviser to landowners, promoters and developers of both residential and commercial land. Becky Woodcock provides vital support for transactions in the life sciences, biotechnology, tech, charity and media sectors.
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Testimonials
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‘A highly regarded and experienced team with a wealth of knowledge and expertise in a great diversity of sectors.’
‘Helen Mutucumarana - commercially astute, hardworking and responsive, Helen is very experienced and highly regarded - an exceptional property lawyer.’
Key clients
- TTP plc
- Allia Limited
Work highlights
Advised Allia Limited on the letting of a social enterprise hub following the redevelopment of the Printworks in Papworth.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Ceri Riddell
James Simpson
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Helen Mutucumarana; James Simpson
Other key lawyers
Ceri Riddell; Becky Woodcock