With experience in handling infrastructure, energy and residential development matters, the team at Michelmores LLP leverages the firm's expertise in tax, corporate and litigation in order to support clients throughout the life cycle of projects. Transactional matters remain a core area of instruction for the group. Based in Exeter, Emma Honey, who focuses on residential developments, and Lucy Smallwood, co-lead the practice. Stephen Newson focuses on energy projects, and Chloe Howard-Smith assists developers, housebuilders and land promoters with mixed-use schemes.
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Testimonials
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- 'Emma Honey is always such a pleasure to deal with in all matters. She gently guides members of her team and always looks for a practical solution while being very cost aware.'
- 'Lucy Smallwood provides a class-leading level of service.'
- 'They are always on hand to provide advice and the information is imparted on an easily understandable basis.'
- ‘Chloe Howard-Smith effectively manages a team to deal with day to day business efficiently.'
- ‘Emma Honey's knowledge and experience is second to none. Her experience radiates out through her team meaning they always keep calm and professional with everything they are asked to deal with.'
Key clients
- Residential Development
- C G Fry & Son Limited
- Wain Homes (South West) Limited
- Cavanna Homes Limited
- Waddeton Park Limited
- Human Nature Places Limited
- Carbon Neutral Homes
- Commercial Real Estate
- Holland & Barrett Retail Limited
- St Austell Brewery Company Limited
- Brandpath Limited
- Polar Capital Partners Limited
Work highlights
Advised TBC Partners on several transactions.
Advising Packexe Limited on the acquisition and funding of an industrial warehouse building in the Marsh Barton industrial development in Exeter.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Emma Honey; Lucy Smallwood
Other key lawyers
Stephen Newson; Richard Walford; Chloe Howard-Smith; Elizabeth Newson