HCR Hewitsons manages a steady stream of commercial property instructions from educational institutions and charities; Yvette Morgan is noted for her public sector development expertise and ability to assist mixed-use development projects. Claire Howard-Amos heads up the practice and is well-versed in multiphase developments and transactions. Marc Carter focuses on acquisitions, disposals, development work, landlord and tenant transactions, and corporate support matters, and Trish Kempson’s broad practice focuses on clients from the charity and education sectors. Katie Wall is also a key member of the team.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Responsive, thorough, detailed and expedient.' 

  • ‘I work with Marc Carter and find him to be professional and fully committed to the job at hand.’

  • ‘We look for reliability, efficiency in meeting deadlines and legal expertise. In our experience, Marc Carter more than meets this criteria.’

  • ‘HCR has a broad range of skills and their size enables them to provide these skills quickly.' 

  • ‘Claire Howard-Amos is our usual point of contact and is responsive and thorough.’

  • ‘Proactive and knowledgeable and prepared to put the time in to achieve a satisfactory outcome.' 

  • ‘Claire Howard-Amos is readily available with a sound team. Very good client manner and proactive in her reporting.’

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Claire Howard-Amos

Other key lawyers

Yvette Morgan, Marc Carter, Trish Kempson, Katie Wall