Howes Percival LLP has a firm-wide construction group that continues to be involved in high-value projects. Led from Leicester by Piet van Gelder, the practice calls on vastly experienced real estate partners in Cambridge, notably Elizabeth Thomas and Michaela Henson. Simon Franklin left the firm in late 2024.
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Key clients
- Turnstone Colchester Limited
- Norwich University of the Arts
- Amos Group Limited
- Universal Piling & Construction
- Eurolec Services Limited
- Sleaford Building Services Limited
- Measom Dryline Limited
Work highlights
Advised Turnstone Colchester Limited on the final account resolution of a £70m Leisure Development project.
Acting for mechanical and electrical contractor Eurolec Services Limited in a £30m dispute filed at the High Court of Justice in the Technology and Construction Court (KBD).
Acting for Drylining contractor Measom Dryline Limited in a £10m claim relating to the Battersea Power Station redevelopment.
Practice head
Piet van Gelder
Other key lawyers
Elizabeth Thomas; Michaela Henson