Howes Percival LLP is trusted by a number of national housebuilders, land promoters, and commercial clients for planning appeals, enforcement, high court litigation, and development agreement support. As a dual-qualified solicitor and barrister, Paul Hunt is highly proficient in advising on the granting of planning permission, promotions of SUEs, and handling appeals and litigation in courts. The arrival of Marco Mauro from EMW Law LLP in June 2024 expands the team’s diverse offering, with Mauro taking on property matters relating to care homes and housing associations.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The firm has good visibility with multiple office locations, however, it is also visible via social media, providing written opinions and in-person updates via seminars. Its availability is clear and its individuals are welcoming and approachable, which also ensures the advice you receive is easily digested. Its regular interaction through social media and in-person seminars means one has up-to-date access to new legislation, case law, and otherwise legal opinions.’

  • ‘Marco Mauro is someone whom I have worked with for a long time. He cares about his legal advice, but also he cares about the implications for your project, therefore, he freely expresses implications, potential scenarios, and strengths/weaknesses. Marco is straightforward and very honest about fees and the advice he provides, advocating the need for a KC opinion at appropriate times.’

  • ‘Paul Hunt is an excellent lawyer. He is responsive, pro-active in driving things forward, and very commercial in his thinking. He also benefits from his experience working within the public sector and understands the needs of both sides, meaning he is very effective at working towards a mutually acceptable solution.’

Key clients

  • Vistry Partnerships Limited
  • Anchor Hanover Group
  • Mulberry Property Development Limited
  • Persimmon Homes (North Midlands) Limited
  • Kaplan Property Group
  • Davidsons Developments Limited
  • Hazelton Homes (Midlands) Limited
  • Hampton Brooke
  • Fisher German
  • Summix Ltd
  • Morro Partnerships Limited
  • Christchurch Properties Ltd

Work highlights

Advising Davidsons Developments and Barwood Homes on various Section 73 permissions associated agreements, Section 278 and 38 agreements for the delivery of the scheme, as well as Section 1o04 agreements, following the securing of planning permission for a new garden village.
Advising KBC Developments LLP on the delivery of a mixed-use scheme in Chippenham, Wiltshire, including 600 dwellings. Acting on various development agreements and an overbridge agreement with Network Rail.
Acting on behalf of Persimmon Homes Nottingham in securing a major planning permission for a SUE in Newark on Trent to include 1800 dwellings, a primary school, local centre, sports pavilion, and retail.

Other key lawyers

Paul Hunt; Marco Mauro