Praised by clients for its ‘practical and pragmatic’ approach, Howes Percival LLP’s expertise encompasses complex tribunal claims, TUPE issues and restructuring matters. Paula Bailey heads up the practice from Leicester, leading on large-scale redundancy and restructuring issues. In Northampton, Graham Irons focuses on the education sector, while Hannah Pryce advises on TUPE issues for technology companies. With a specific focus on the hospitality sector, Alex Payton is a key contact for handling complex dismissal and discrimination cases and senior exit negotiations. In Leicester, Nick Benton‘s broad scope of work includes legislative and staff compliance, and Sobia Ahmad works on complex tribunal claims for high-profile clients.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Great balance of partners and associates. They understand our business and are very pragmatic and practical.'
- ‘Graham Irons - marvelously pragmatic and unflappable. Sobia Ahmad - an excellent junior associate with strong technical skills, great work ethic, and a partner of the future.’
Key clients
- All3Media Group
- Children's Investment Fund Foundation
Work highlights
Advising Curve Theatre in a high-profile religious belief case up to the Court of Appeal.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Paula Bailey
Other key lawyers
Graham Irons; Alex Payton; Nick Benton; Hannah Pryce; Sobia Ahmad