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Commercial property: Cambridge

Howes Percival LLP

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The Cambridge office of Howes Percival LLP plays a pivotal role in its national commercial property offering, which is known for ‘value, high standards, and quick turnaround’. Practice head Michaela Henson has long been acknowledged as a standout adviser on strategic land development. She recently assisted Mortar Investment Group with the financing of a portfolio of buy-to-let properties. Commercial property investment partner Steven Beach, emerging partner talent Elizabeth Thomas, who handles complex matters in the education, commercial investment and development sectors, and experienced landing and tenant adviser Susanne Hinde round out a practice that is ‘helpful and delivers consistently’. Tim Bacon joined the practice in June 2024.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘I have been using the practice exclusively for estate-related matters. Compared to other firms I have used their ability to provide and deliver on timescales is a major advantage. The practice has a varied skill set so even when something unusual crops up on a property matter they have staff on hand with more specialist knowledge that can step in to assist.’

  • ‘The fact that timescales will be given and consistently met, great communication to keep me updated on progress, and any alterations to fees are always transparent with sound rationale provided. I wouldn't go anywhere else, and fully trust them to act in my best interest and always willing to break things down to ensure I fully understand the implications.’

Key clients

  • University of Cambridge
  • Greene King PLC

Work highlights

Advised Turnstone Colchester Limited in relation to the development of the 160,000 sq ft Northern Gateway leisure park with GDV of £70 million.
Advised Raspberry Pi Ltd in taking an assignment of an £800,000 per annum lease on Cambridge Science Park from CMR Surgical Limited to aid the client’s expansion plans.