Howes Percival LLP handles work for national housebuilders, land promoters, and various corporate commercial clients, and Paul Hunt is known for securing planning permissions, promoting major SUEs, and handling High Court cases. Robert Starr specialises in health and safety matters, advising fire consultancies nationwide. Chris May departed in January 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘The planning team are always approachable and transparent with advice and timescales.’
‘Paul Hunt is a fantastic member of the team, no query is too big or small. He also explains things clearly, understands a developer's POV and suggests suitable solutions accordingly.’
Key clients
- Anchor Hanover Group
- CVS Group
- Mulberry Property Development
- Persimmon Homes
Work highlights
- Advised a client on many large-scale and complex legal agreements concerning the development of 950 dwellings.
- Helped secure a grant of planning permission for a new garden village north of Birstall, Leicester.
- Acting on behalf of a promoter seeking planning permission at appeal for a housing lead scheme of 650 to 700 dwellings.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Paul Hunt