Howes Percival LLP

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• ‘The firm provides a very personal service - they are very quick to respond to all communications and offer helpful advice in a clear and concise fashion. They also provide excellent value and are transparent on fee levels.’

• ‘Jonathan Parker takes time to carefully understand his clients' objectives and provides creative solutions to achieve those objectives. He takes a collaborative approach with clients and other solicitors to build consensus and buy in to reach agreement. ’

• ‘Estelle Corner is an excellent communicator at all levels that always provides excellent service and has great knowledge a managers her team effectively to get results and meet deadlines. Jonathan Parker, I've worked with for many years, and we have an excellent relationship he communicates with me and will always go the extra mile to identify possible problems and implement solutions and always meets deadlines.’

• 'Jonathan Parker - excellent knowledge, personable and always professional. Explains things clearly, highlights issues in advance and recommends solutions. Estelle Corner - excellent knowledge on shared ownership and new model lease, keeping up to date on changes to regulation and legislation. Sally Rackham - excellent sales knowledge including SO, staircasing, RTA etc with many years of experience, reliable, professional and very responsive.'

• ‘The team has a wealth of knowledge in social housing conveyancing, providing a comprehensive service at all levels from basic transactions to complex matters.’

• ‘All team members are friendly and approachable, delivering a great service across in a user friendly way. Estelle Corner and Jonathan Parker lead by example so their entire team follows their lead in providing a comprehensive service that is timely and effective. They are readily available to answer any questions and working through matters together making sure us as client understand the issues and risks fully without baffling us with jargon and technical language!’

• ‘Estelle Corner is brilliant as the team leader, she embodies everything you would want from your legal team. She is admirably backed up by Jonathan Parker and Katie Reading, who are both a pleasure to work with too.'

• 'Estelle Corner (and her team) are always happy to help and advise where possible, including going further than required to provide information direct to our customers to help processes move forward. The willingness to help together with taking the time to explain more complex legal situations to me and my team, and a general positivity and friendly, caring approach.'

• ‘Estelle Corner is a truly top-tier lawyer - infinitely knowledgeable, astute, an effective communicator and always with a positive determination to achieve the required outcomes. She is adeptly assisted in heading up the social housing team by Jonathan Parker, who brings a diligent and resourceful approach to matters. We value that Estelle and Jonathan are always available to give us concise and considered advice.’

Key clients

• Accent Group
• Allison Homes Norfolk and Suffolk Limited
• Anchor Hanover Group
• Broadland Development Services Limited
• Broadland Housing Association Limited
• Broadland St Benedicts Limited
• Borough Council of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk
• Crimson Development Homes Limited
• Crocus Contractors Limited (subsidiary of Saffron Housing Trust)
• Equinox Property Holdings Limited

Work highlights

Lawyers

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Jonathan Parker