Working for well-known brands, Howard Kennedy LLP continues to be an active player on acquisitions, disposals, and developments, particularly in the hospitality space. Department head Julian Hindmarsh takes on a range of acquisitions, asset management, and disposals for retail, hospitality, and leisure clients, and leading alongside him, Anthony Hunt oversees instructions received from the hotel and leisure sectors. Other key figures include retail and leisure sector expert Vanessa Laundon, who regularly works on the full lifecycle of real estate occupation, and Antonia Frangakis, who handles leasehold acquisitions and disposals for national brands.
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‘Howard Kennedy is a fantastic firm - everyone is super efficient, from the lawyer acting on your case, to the billing team, and everyone involved. Nothing is too much trouble, and everyone is helpful. It is a very slick operation, and communication is great from all areas.’
‘Candice Ross-Field is exceptional. We can always rely on her for prompt responses, to chase us if we haven't responded, and she always gets things done.’
Key clients
- Pandora
- Self Portrait
Work highlights
Advised luxury Malaysian fashion brand, Self-Portrait, on dealing with the lease of a store in Bicester Village Outlet centre.
Practice head
Julian Hindmarsh; Anthony Hunt
Other key lawyers
Candice Ross-Field; Vanessa Laundon; Antonia Frangakis