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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- 'Extremely knowledgeable and commercial, listen to what you need. Proactive and certainly not file padders.'
- 'Marcus Carter is a fantastic problem solver and uses his vast commercial knowledge of the sector to inform his advice. He is extremely well connected within the industry and always has a solution to what you ask him.'
Key clients
- Steven Eagell Limited
- Steven Eagell Properties 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.
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Practice head
Marcus Carter
Other key lawyers
Charlotte Harrison