Howes Percival LLP‘s corporate, commercial, and banking team is widely recognised for its significant volume of transactional work in the region, with particular expertise in the automotive, retail, and private equity sectors. Andrew Harris is a key consultant, while Tom Redman is a skilled corporate lawyer and has a strong presence within deals for major local corporate finance intermediaries. Gary Smith brings substantial experience in the full range of corporate and commercial law including M&A, JVs, and shareholder advice.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team go about their business with purpose and professionalism all whilst maintaining an affable, down to earth style which seems to be the mark of all members of the team with whom we deal with. Few teams match their credentials and delivery, and they offer excellent value for money in the region.’
- ‘The team had good knowledge of the process and were able to guide us through the legal mine field to get the agreement signed. They were proactive and offered to support on the completion of other legal matters related to the agreement.’
- ‘Shital Odedra struck a very friendly and highly professional tone in all of her communication and always delivered against the commitments made, during quite an accelerated acquisition process. We could not have wanted for greater guidance and support throughout the process.’
- 'Shital Odedra communicated exceptionally well with all stakeholders. Howes Percival certainly helped us to achieve a great outcome and delivered always against our high expectations.’
- ‘The corporate team provided us with exceptional guidance and support throughout the process of us being acquired. This is not a process our leadership or management had been through before, so we required greater levels of guidance and patience throughout the process.'
- ‘Shital Odedra was our main contact on the set up of the agreement. She was easy to deal with and happy to explain all the pros and cons associated with specific clauses in the agreement, and happy to suggest alternative wording where appropriate. She was also prompt in responding to emails and meeting requests.’
Key clients
- Group 1 Automotive UK Limited
- Steven Eagell Limited
- Glyn Hopkin Holdings Limited
- BGF
- Stonbury Holdings Limited
- Polyco Healthline Group Limited
- MacConsulting Limited
- August Holdco Limited
- Interfoam Group Limited
- Raffenday Limited
- FRF (South Wales) Limited
- LDC
Work highlights
Advised on a series of transactions for the UK arm of US based Fortune 250 company, Group 1 Automotive.
Representing Golf Holidays Direct Limited involving a transaction with a disposal to a member of the Betfred group of companies.
Lawyers
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Leading partners
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Practice head
Tom Redman
Other key lawyers
Andrew Harris; Gary Smith; Shital Odedra