Howes Percival LLP‘s team regularly manages land acquisitions, disposals, developments, and refinancing matters for its roster of clients. Practice head Lucy Lord is the key contact for the broad range of developer clients, advising therein on matters from acquisitions of land to plot sales. Nicholas James regularly acts on land acquisitions, promotions and large-scale investment transactions, while Stuart Burns assists sellers, buyers, landlords and tenants, amongst others. Alexandra Kirkwood chiefly focuses on real estate transactions and Jasmine Mason, who is noted for her 'aptitude and dedication' is a key point of contact for residential development matters.
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Testimonials
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‘Common sense, no-nonsense approach.’
‘Attention-to-detail, understanding of a client's requirements and a willingness and desire to do the best job possible.'
'Particular mention to Jasmine Mason - one of the brightest talents, with an aptitude and dedication rarely seen.’
Key clients
- Shareholders of Raynsway Limited
- Persimmon Homes Limited
- C. Brewer & Sons Limited
- Mulberry Property Developments Limited
- Mulberry Strategic Land Limited
- Motorvogue (Northampton) Limited
- Nene Group Limited
- Davidsons Developments Limited
- In ‘n’ Out Centres Ltd
Work highlights
Advised Mulberry Property Developments Limited in the £8.5m sale of 35 affordable housing plots on a large residential scheme to an affordable housing provider by way of golden brick and development agreement with phased completions.
Advised the client on the £3.3m acquisition of the Best Western Hotel in Corby.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Lucy Lord; Nicholas James
Other key lawyers
Stuart Burns; Alexandra Kirkwood; Jasmine Mason