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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Testimonials
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- 'Vanessa Laundon has supported us across a range of issues. She is highly effective, we very much value her counsel and her ability to ensure she brings in the right associates as required.'
- 'The team have a breadth of experience between them and work collaboratively to ensure each of their team contributes where appropriate, rather than one associate handle the contact, which would slow everything down. Efficient and informative, highly respected firm.'
Key clients
- Pandora Self Portrait Reiss Burger King PureGym Pizza Hut Jacques Marie Mage Ping Pong Lina Stores Padella
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