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Howes Percival LLP

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Howes Percival LLP has ‘good commercial experience', particularly in relation to investment portfolios. The firm has a well rounded practice that handles residential development projects for national housebuilders, and commercial development for local authorities and developers. Additionally, the team is adept at assisting with real estate investment portfolio management, property finance issues, and energy projects. Real estate finance specialist Tessa Haskey leads the practice; head of leisure and tourism Joanna Nicholls handles development, landlord and tenant and investment work; Nicola Curle ’provides commercial and high-quality advice on development matters‘; Christopher Cubitt focuses on residential development projects; and Estelle Corner deals with social housing transactions.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Good commercial experience, fits our own requirements well.'
  • 'Nicola Curle provides commercial and high-quality advice on development matters.'

Key clients

  • Norwich University of the Arts
  • Bennett Plc
  • Persimmon Homes Limited
  • Esco Developments Ltd Lovell Flagship LLP Lovell Partnerships Ltd & Flagship Housing Developments Limited
  • Anglia Restaurants Limited
  • Anglia Maltings Holdings Limited
  • Ford Retail Limited
  • Ben Burgess Holdings Limited
  • Lothbury Property Trust Company Limited
  • Ben Burgess Holdings Limited

Work highlights

  • Advised a consortium of developers (Flagship, Lovell, Esco) on 1800 unit urban expansion.
  • Acting for Ben Burgess on group company acquisition.
  • Acting for Baker & Metson in 212 acre residential promotion in favour of Land Improvement Holdings Ltd.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Tessa Haskey

Hall of fameHowes Percival LLP

Tessa is a partner and her specialisms include landlord and tenant, sales and purchases of commercial property and banking work. She negotiates leases, mainly for owners of commercial property portfolios, and advises on landlord and tenant legislation. Tessa acts for banks and private lenders in relation to their property work. She deals with sales and purchases of commercial land and buildings; including advising on overage and clawback and Stamp Duty Land Tax issues. Having worked in industry herself, Tessa has a good understanding of how businesses operate, and is aware of the commercial pressures on business clients.

Leading individuals

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Tessa Haskey

Other key lawyers

Joanna Nicholls, Nicola Curle, Christopher Cubitt