Howes Percival LLP‘s Cambridge office is the central hub of its commercial property practice, which is co-led by Michaela Henson and Northampton-based Lucy Lord. The group has ’very good client focus and the commercial acumen to get deals done’. Henson is a recognised expert in advising landowners, developers and commercial clients on commercial and housing developments, investments, site assemblies and landlord and tenant matters. Steven Beach has particular expertise in commercial property investment work for both private investors and institutional clients, while Susanne Hinde focuses on investment and commercial landlord and tenant work. The firm’s emerging talents include Elizabeth Thomas, who handles investment and landlord and tenant work in the technology and development sectors, and strategic land adviser Tim Bacon.
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‘Good family run feel, everyone knows each other well and there is strength in inter-relations between specialities.’
‘Emma Bowman - super friendly, really kind. Knows her stuff, and if she doesn't know she will go and find out and refer me to a colleague.'
'Very good client focus and commercial acumen to get deals done. Can identify and resolve issues rather than just identify.'
'Tim Bacon, Stephen Beach and Michela Henson, all offer a clear vision of what they offer and in realistic time frames.'
Key clients
- HTS Estates Limited
- The Chesterford Group Limited
- Acora Limited
- Turnstone Estates Limited
- GCR Camprop Limited
- Raspberry Pi Limited
- Ansys Uk Limited
- University of Cambridge
- Greene King PLC
- Xaar plc
- Bidwells LLP
- Ansys UK Limited
Work highlights
Acting for GCR Camprop on the restructure and refinancing of its property investment on the edge of Cambridge.
Advising Ely Cathedral on the asset management of its retail, commercial and domestic property portfolio in Ely.
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Practice head
Michaela Henson; Lucy Lord
Other key lawyers
Steven Beach; Susanne Hinde; Elizabeth Thomas; Tim Bacon; Emma Bowman