The Norwich office of Howes Percival LLP remains the central hub of its firm-wide property practice, which ‘goes above and beyond to help deliver workable solutions’. The practice excels in many specialist areas, notably residential developments, strategic land acquisitions, commercial developments, investment portfolio management, and property finance issues; it also has in-depth expertise in the leisure and tourism, energy, healthcare, and education sectors. Tessa Haskey maintains a substantial portfolio of institutional clients and companies in the financial industry sector, while Christopher Cubitt leads the development group, and Joanna Nicholls is head of the occupier and investment team. James Henderson leverages his extensive property investment expertise to expand the firm’s development offering.
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‘They have a wide range of skill sets that they can apply, as relevant, to any matter they deal with. Over the course of time they have acted for me there have inevitably been changes in personnel, without exception, the standard of service and advice has remained high.’
‘I principally deal with Tessa Haskey on property issues. She is very clear in her advice and the identification of relevant issues to be considered.'
‘Worked well together and provided timely responses.’
‘The practice is very active in the local market using their elevated position to disseminate information around the market. They are open and transparent.’
‘The individuals within the HP team have gone above and beyond to help deliver workable solutions to major industry challenges.'
Key clients
- Norwich University of the Arts
- International Aviation Academy - Norwich
- North Hertfordshire College
- Norse Group
- South Norfolk Council
- Broadland District Council
- Braintree District Council
- Handelsbanken Plc
- Bank of Scotland Plc
- National Westminster Bank Plc
- RQ Capital Ltd
- HSBC Asset Finance (UK) Ltd
Lawyers
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Practice head
Christopher Cubitt; Joanna Nicholls; Tessa Haskey
Other key lawyers
James Henderson