With offices in Northampton and Leicester, Howes Percival LLP has a broad corporate and commercial offering, advising on cross-border deals straddling the food and drink, automotive and construction sectors. Co-leading the corporate team from Northampton, Matthew Thompson is frequently instructed by shareholders and sellers on M&A matters, whilst in Leicester, co-head Gareth John is knowledgeable of investment issues. Heading up the commercial team from Leicester, Paula Dumbill is a key contact for handling commercial contracts and TUPE issues, while in Northampton, Miles Barnes is skilled at drafting and negotiating commercial agreements and supply chain contracts. Forming the corporate team in Leicester, Jeremy Hyde leads on joint venture transactions and reorganisations, while Katherine Cereghino specialises in M&A matters. In Northampton, Will Taylor frequently assists on M&A transactions, with his caseload including cross-border deals across the technology and retail industries.
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Testimonials
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- 'We have received an excellent service from the Team members who have always acted in an efficient and professional manner, providing advice and guidance often to very tight deadlines.'
- 'The Team are keen to understand our commercial arrangements, and their advice is tailored to our specific requirements.'
‘Matt Thompson, extremely talented lawyer, strong work ethic and possesses great commercial acumen which makes for a great all round combination.'
‘Co-operative team working together in different locations. On the spot queries are quickly dealt with and the team work closely with all parties liaising to complete the task quickly. Prepared to keep you informed at all stages.’
‘Katherine Cereghino and the team - Readily available to answer any queries and always most polite and pleasant to speak with. Very professional and very well learned in their professions. Would not hesitate to recommend them.'
‘Paula Dumbill is a very strong negotiator and adviser. Subject matter expert with the interpersonal skills to move things forward.'
Work highlights
Acted for Briggs & Forrester Group on its multi-million-pound disposal of its building services maintenance division to Canadian group BGIS.
Acted for Avon Cosmetics in relation to the disposal of its warehousing and distribution business, as well as the outsourcing of distribution to Arvato.
Acted for BGF in relation to its multi-million-pound investment in Signify Research.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Matthew Thompson; Gareth John; Paula Dumbill
Other key lawyers
Miles Barnes; Jeremy Hyde; Katherine Cereghino; Will Taylor