Howes Percival LLP's team is equipped to handle multi-jurisdictional matters as well as domestic. Its workload includes contract, banking and tort claims. Practice head Geraint Davies acts for commercial clients on contract and tort claims in particular. Satnam Chayra engages with clients regarding shareholder, director and partnership claims. Gary Pitt chiefly focuses on the food and drink sector, while Aimee Newton supports the team on a broad range of commercial and contract disputes.
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- ‘We have worked with the Howes Percival team for many years, and they have been excellent at supporting a broad range of our needs, such as commercial, litigation, HR, property, and other general advice. Our experience has been excellent.’
‘Gary Pitt has supported us on a couple of thorny issues over the last 12 months on the litigation side. His advice and counsel have been extremely helpful.’
‘What I can say is that the service that has been provided has been excellent, and the advice I have been given has been clear and concise.’
‘I found Gary extremely easy to work with, and he has my best interests at the forefront. He has made himself available whenever I've asked for help. He responds quickly and efficiently to queries be whether in person or by text. I would recommend Gary to friends and colleagues.
‘The team at HP have shown a passion to completely immerse themselves in all aspects of our business. The team is comprised of multiple experts in all areas of legal support. Led by their partner Satnam Charya, the ethos of support, understanding and competence is delivered by all employees we have worked with.’
‘Satnam Charya is an engaging individual who seeks to provide strong support with a personal touch.’
Work highlights
Advising on potential £20m+ claim against high street retailer in respect of multiple significant breaches of the Groceries Supply Code of Practice, including advising on arbitration by the Groceries Code Adjudicator.
Representing the client in a $10m arbitration brought against them in the London Court of International Arbitration for alleged breaches of a Stock Monitoring Agreement following an armed incursion into an aircraft hangar and the theft of oil barrels.
Advising an education establishment in relation to a complex claim brought by more than 30 claimants regarding the application of pay review schemes, and whether these were in breach of contract.
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Practice head
Geraint Davies
Other key lawyers
Satnam Chayra; Gary Pitt; Aimee Newton