Howes Percival LLP has 'a great group of specialist property lawyers who work well collaboratively and as part of a wider professional team'. The firm is highly regarded for commercial and residential development projects, investment and property finance, and has notable expertise in specific sectors such as energy infrastructure. The practice is led by Joanna Nicholls, who handles property finance and landlord/tenant matters, and development specialist Christopher Cubitt. Real estate finance specialist Tessa Haskey and social housing partner Estelle Corner also play key roles in high-value transactions. Nicola Curle joined Birketts LLP, but the firm hired development specialist James Henderson from Aviva. Cubitt advised Persimmon Homes Limited in numerous site acquisitions.
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- 'They are a great group of specialist property lawyers who work well collaboratively and as part of a wider professional team.'
- 'Individually and collectively Chris Cubitt, Will Bond and the team work with us on issues and problems.'
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
Work highlights
Advised the North Ease Norwich Landowners consortium on the promotion and sale of the consortium site for a proposed 3,500 dwelling development.
Advised Axis Land Partnerships Limited as promoter entering into a multi-landowner promotion agreement for the proposed development of in excess of 1,400 homes in Kent.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Joanna Nicholls; Christopher Cubitt
Other key lawyers
Tessa Haskey; Will Bond; James Henderson; Estelle Corner