Howes Percival LLP‘s private client practice is led from Norwich by Tom Lawrence but the firm is steadily building its presence in Cambridge through 'efficient, thorough' STEP member Stephen Patch, who not only handles high-value and complex matters for high-net-worth clients, but also acts frequently as an executor and trustee. Clients note that he 'strikes a good balance between professionalism and friendliness', and they praise the practice's ability to respond quickly to all enquiries.

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  • ‘Breadth of knowledge and patient with clients.’

  • ‘I have received a professional service with clear communication at all times and with good timing.’

  • ‘I have been working with Stephen Patch in a probate matter following the failure of another legal firm to get matters done. Stephen has been efficient, thorough and communicated well throughout. A high level of customer service has been delivered. ’

  • ‘As a fairly new team to their Cambridge office, I feel that their advantage is they can be nimble and move in which ever direction suits them.’

  • ‘Stephen Patch has stood out to me for his personal approach, dealing with sensitive situations with care and compassion. He has displayed in-depth knowledge, as well as leaning on other resources at HP.’

  • ‘The most impressive aspect of dealing with Howes Percival is their speed of response. It is important when referring clients that the service they receive is good, and in my experience this has been the case with speed of response being exceptional.’

  • ‘My main interaction has been with Stephen Patch. He is very approachable and responds quickly. Most importantly he interacts well with clients in meetings, striking a good balance between professionalism and friendliness, which is not always the case with private client solicitors. Also Stephen has the ability to explain matters in a way that is not too complex for clients to understand’

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Tom Lawrence

Other key lawyers

Stephen Patch