England - East Anglia • Real estate
Howes Percival LLP
Howes Percival LLP is regularly praised by clients for its ‘great knowledge of the law', particularly in relation to commercial dilapidations and beneficial interests in land. Practice heads Simon Murphy and Jamie Kidd are based in Cambridge and Norwich respectively, with Murphy having deep expertise in service charge disputes, while Kidd handles adverse possession and enfranchisement issues. Director Leanne Davis in Cambridge and senior associate Bill Trow in Norwich, who ’displays a level of experience well beyond his years of practice‘, are also central to the practice. Kidd recently handled a £1.2m commercial terminal dilapidations claim for landlord DCS 452 Limited.
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Testimonials
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‘Great knowledge of the law, strong understanding of the merits of a case, great client skills, and is efficient and organised.’
‘Bill Trow displays a level of experience well beyond his years of practice. He is very bright, good knowledge of the law and the merits of a case.’
‘I consider the Howes Percival litigation team in Norwich t be the leading practitioners. They have the skill to explain the nuances of complex matters in a translatable manner and to always be cognisant of the commercial aspects.’
‘I rely on Jamie Kidd as he always provides detailed, considered and practical advice, especially in dilapidations matters. I have found that Jamie is the most knowledgeable and insightful of lawyers in the field.’
‘The property litigation team is talented, experienced and incredibly well resourced.’
‘Simon Murhpy and Leanne Davis are very knowledgeable and experienced and they both have skills excellent judgement which compliments their superb client-handling skills.’
Key clients
- Greene King Plc
- Cambridge University Endowment Fund
- Davidson Homes
- Ministry Of Defence
- Cholmondeley Estate
- Norwich Cathedral
- C Brewer & Sons Limited
- Lothbury
- Hughes Electrical
- Newcore Capital Management LLP
- Celfone Trading Limited
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Jamie is a partner and advises on contentious property issues encompassing residential, commercial and agricultural land. He has detailed experience in relation to asset management concerns such as rent review and dilapidations, development and joint venture disputes, and the impact of insolvency. Jamie has a particular interest in overage, rights of light, rights of way, adverse possession and enfranchisement. Jamie has enjoyed success before the LVT, the HMLR Adjudicator, the High Court, Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. Jamie contributes to the Property Law Journal and is a member of the Property Litigation Association.
Simon advises on contentious property issues encompassing residential, commercial and agricultural land. Simon spends most of his time advising on asset management issues including possession claims, the forfeiture of leases, dilapidations, service charge disputes and lease interpretation. He also advises on trespass, overage, rights of light, rights of way, adverse possession and enfranchisement. Simon is based in the Cambridge office. Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 have consistently recognised Simon as a leader in his field commenting he ” is best known for commercial landlord/tenant work for retailers, leisure clients and landed estates”. Simon is a member of the Property Litigation Association.
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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jamie Kidd, Simon Murphy