Estelle Corner > Howes Percival LLP > Cambridge, England > Lawyer Profile

Howes Percival LLP has ‘a great group of specialist property lawyers who work well collaboratively and as part of a wider professional team‘. The firm is highly regarded for commercial and residential development projects, investment and property finance, and has notable expertise in specific sectors such as energy infrastructure. The practice is led by Joanna Nicholls, who handles property finance and landlord/tenant matters, and development specialist Christopher Cubitt. Real estate finance specialist Tessa Haskey and social housing partner Estelle Corner also play key roles in high-value transactions. Nicola Curle joined Birketts LLP, but the firm hired development specialist James Henderson from Aviva. Cubitt advised Persimmon Homes Limited in numerous site acquisitions.

The team at Howes Percival LLP is ‘has an unrivalled depth and breadth of knowledge and experience across the social housing sector‘. The practice is led by the ‘infinitely knowledgeable, astute‘ Estelle Corner in Norwich, who handles development and property transactions, and Cambridge-based Simon Murphy, whose prime focus is on housing management matters. Senior associate Jonathan Parker in Norwich ‘takes time to carefully understand his clients’ objectives and provide creative solutions‘. Michaela Henson in Cambridge is a key adviser on commercial property transactions, and Norwich-based associate Katie Reading assists housing authorities, local authorities and private developers with affordable housing matters.