Housing a ‘proactive and responsive’ commercial property team, Howes Percival LLP specialises in the auto-retail sector, advising clients on acquisitions, transactions, disposals, and leases. Marcus Carter oversees the department in Milton Keynes, offering deep expertise across a range of commercial property matters, including acquisitions, disposals, lease negotiations, and investment transactions for landlords and tenants. Charlotte Harrison is well-versed in advising on residential development projects, from site acquisition through to disposal and property management matters, including lease renewals and tenant consents. She also boasts particular expertise in social housing transactions.
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Testimonials
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‘Howes Percival's knowledge of the business ensures no issues fall between internal gaps.’
‘Marcus Carter is our main contact, and he has looked to build a strong relationship with key individuals within the business. His knowledge has been excellent over the years, and he is able to comment beyond his immediate remit if required.’
‘I have worked with a lot of law firms over nearly 20 years operating in UK commercial real estate. The property team at HP are a breath of fresh air; they are incredibly proactive and responsive.
'On several recent deals over the last couple of years, I have found them to be a great firm to work alongside. To put it simply, they encounter problems, and they come up with creative solutions, time and time again.’
‘Marcus Carter is a great property lawyer. Responsive and proactive. He operates with the pace needed in the modern world, but somehow combines this with an old-fashioned approachability and friendliness.'
'What I really like about Marcus Carter is that I can have an off-the-record chat with him about anything legal, he just tells you what he thinks, which is so much more valuable than a textbook answer. I think his real value is having commercial nous, not simply knowing the law.'
Key clients
- Steven Eagell Limited
- Steven Eagell Properties Limited
- Formula One Autocentres Limited
- Pattishall Properties Limited
- Crescent Real Estate Limited
- Medigold Health Consultancy Limited
- Nene Group Plc
- Hampton Brook Limited
- Stanton Investments Limited
- Group 1 Automotive Limited
- Hodgson Automotive Limited
- Chandlers Garage Holdings Limited
Work highlights
Advising Group 1 Automotive on the acquisition of 4 Mercedes Benz dealerships, which will add up £83m to the client’s turnover.
Acting for Schwing Stetter UK Limited in the strategically significant relocation of its head offices from London to Marlow.
Advising XPS Pensions Consulting Limited on the relocation of their Manchester office to the new development at 100 Embankment.
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Practice head
Marcus Carter
Other key lawyers
Charlotte Harrison