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Howes Percival LLP

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The Norwich office of Howes Percival LLP plays a key role in the firm-wide litigation practice, which is described as ‘highly professional, diligent and committed'. The firm, which has Government Panel status, handles technically complex matters, particularly in the rural and agricultural sector, as well as a broad range of complex commercial disputes. Gordon Simpson is the key lawyer in Norwich; he frequently handles shareholder disputes and is well-regarded for his ability to 'put clients at ease and adapt to their needs.'

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Gordon Simpson has always been supportive and has been a calming influence during very stressful moments. Gordon has taken the time to explain everything to me and his communication skills have been paramount to our very successful relationship.'

  • 'Gordon and the team have been incredibly fair at all times. All of the technological mechanisms that Howes Percival have in place work effectively too.’

  • ‘Gordon Simpson's consist approach has helped tremendously. Gordon's qualities are clearly helping to shape new solicitors within the Howes Percival organisation. I would not hesitate in recommending Gordon and Howes Percival to anyone.’

  • ‘Howes Percival's team is highly professional, diligent and committed. Their attitude towards clients treads the perfect line between friendliness and professionalism.’

  • ‘Gordon Simpson is a highly professional and thoughtful man. He has an astute legal brain, delivers his ideas and reasoning in considered manner, avoiding complex legal speak, which a layman cannot often understand. His manner is always professional, he puts clients at ease and adapts to their needs. I would highly recommend him.’

  • ‘The level of service across various teams is fabulous. We have always found Howes Percival to be very professional and comforting is some some anxious situations. This is a very good skill to have and rare to find.’

  • ‘The balance of providing a professional service whilst keeping us informed on technical issues that are not easily explained, is exceptional. It has been good to have the same people to contact whenever we have required assistance, and this is complimented by those people remembering who we are and what our background is. We have always used Gordon Simpson as our first point of contact and he is excellent.’

Key clients

  • Wicksteed Leisure Limited

Work highlights

  • Assisted Wicksteed Leisure Limited successfully with a claim for outstanding sums due under a commercial contract for construction works.

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Gordon Simpson

Gordon Simpson

Howes Percival LLP

Gordon has over 20 years experience of handling contentious disputes. He has the technical expertise to handle complicated and high value commercial claims through to trial, but combines this with a flexible approach to look for practical and cost effective solutions. After several years working in Manchester, Gordon was head of a litigation team in Norfolk before joining our commercial litigation team in Norwich. Gordon likes to develop strong business relationships with clients, to help them through the litigation process and identify ways to avoid litigation in the future.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Gordon Simpson