Paul Longman heads the Southampton based commercial property practice at Trethowans LLP. Longman has a wealth of experience in handling acquisitions as well as the development and sale of land, and Sarah Humphrey handles a broad range of commercial property matters, routinely acting for SMEs and charities. The ‘outstanding’ Laura Towey regularly acts for investment portfolio clients in matters relating to development and residential projects. Salisbury's Juliet Biddle is another key member of the team, who has deep experience in landlord and tenant transactions. James Kidner co-leads the team from Bournemouth, while Jenni Wicheard heads the practice in Salisbury.
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‘Laura Towey and her team are remarkable. They are attentive, knowledgeable, and client focused. They provide clear and reasoned advice. They get things done.’
‘Laura Towey is outstanding. Her advice is swift and still commercially minded.’
‘They are a strong team. Even if the leading partner is unavailable, you still have confidence in the wider team taking on a matter in their absence.’
‘Sarah Humphrey and Laura Towey are both standout lawyers.’
‘A highly skilled team. They have good communication.’
‘They are pragmatic and sensible. They take a reasoned approach in dealing with legal matters. They have outstanding communication with clients and a proactive work ethic.’
Key clients
- Lloyds Bank Plc
- Santander UK Plc
- HSBC Bank Plc
- James Hay Pension Trustees Limited
- Handelsbanken Plc
- Rowanmoor Trustees Limited
- James Hay Pension Trustees Limited
- Ladbrokes Coral Limited
- Stannah Lifts Holdings Limited
- Legal & General Assurance Society Limited
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Paul Longman; James Kidner; Jenni Wicheard
Other key lawyers
Laura Towey; Sarah Humphrey; Juliet Biddle