Howes Percival LLP's Cambridge office plays an increasingly important role in its firm-wide corporate, commercial and banking practice, led by James Stephen, who has hired at junior level to expand the local team. Associate Josie Rogers joined from Attwaters Jameson Hill Solicitors and legal director Ollie Flowers from BDB Pitmans. Clients appreciate their 'top-class advice and support', and note that Stephen has 'a very pragmatic approach to getting deals done'. The firm is a key adviser to private equity investors and has a strong presence in mid-market deals locally and beyond East Anglia.
Testimonials
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‘I have recently worked with James Stephen directly on a challenging deal. His methodology and attention to detail was invaluable given the sheer volume of documents to be reviewed in a very short space of time.’
‘Top-class advice and support.’
‘Prompt response to all queries. Dedicated professionals with an eye for detail and ability to cut decipher the important legal technicalities.’
‘High-calibre team of professionals within the corporate team. They are one of the biggest teams in the Cambridge area and have a full-service offering.’
‘James Stephen has hit the market running since joining Howes Percival. He has excellent knowledge and brings a very pragmatic approach to getting deals done. Tom Maksymiw proved himself to be very capable efficient and knowledgeable.’
‘James Stephen. Experienced and confident advice. Work is accurate and well thought through with all facets of the deal covered. James is a calm and steady pair of hands on to have on any deal team.’
‘Absolutely excellent legal practice. Extremely impressed with their time and care and effort. They took a lot of time to understand our particular needs and deliver a highly personalised service. Professional at all times. Went above and beyond to help us achieve e successful outcome.’
‘James Stephen is simply superb. Professional, thoughtful, considerate, caring. Incredibly hard working. Went out of his way to help us at a tough and stressful time. I will forever be grateful to him.’
Key clients
- The shareholders of Envirokey Limited
- Connells Limited
- Objective Imaging Limited
- The shareholders of Vet CT Specialists Limited
- Fleet Assist
Work highlights
- Advised the shareholders of Envirokey Limited on the sale of the entire issued share capital of that company to Reconomy.
- Advised a Cambridge company on a licence of significant IP to an overseas entity.
- Advised the shareholders of a Cambridge company in relation to a new equity investment.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
James Stephen