Howes Percival LLP

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• ‘The Team I have been involved with have always acted professionally but alongside this are very personable. They are prompt and efficient and the advice has always been clear and extremely useful.’

• ‘Satnam Chayra - very experienced litigator. Commercially pragmatic but, if necessary, can see the client through to trial. A winner.’

• ‘Great communication and a feeling that as a client one feels both professionally and personally cared for.’

• ‘Having dealt with Satnam Chayra and her team on many legal issues over the years, I can thoroughly recommend them and Satnam’s knowledge and expertise.’

• ‘Howes Percival seem to combine hard-edged litigation tactics with a really personable, community-focussed approach. In doing so, their Property Litigation team is able to combine the strengths of a boutique or regional outfit with the assurance of a national commercial firm.’

• ‘Satnam Chayra is formidable; good on the law; aggressive on litigation tactics; and never one to back down unnecessarily. She's also very responsive.’

• ‘The team is excellent. They come with my strongest recommendation. Always available, always excellent advice.’

• ‘They're just a fantastic group of individuals. One of the things I like the most is that the quality is always excellent no matter who I deal with.’

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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.

Geraint Davies

Hall of fameHowes Percival LLP

Geraint is a partner and heads up the litigation team at Howes Percival and has over 20 years' experience in dealing with high-value commercial and property litigation disputes. Geraint moved from a London firm to join Howes Percival in 1996 and acts on behalf of a wide range of commercial clients, ranging from major PLC's to owner managed businesses. He regularly deals with complex High Court litigation as well as alternative dispute resolution, including mediation.

Leading individuals

Satnam Chayra

Howes Percival LLP

Satnam is a partner and an experienced property litigator, advising clients in relation to all aspects of property-related disputes. Satnam deals predominantly with landlord and tenant disputes (including dilapidations, lease renewals, repossessions, rent arrears, landlord’s consent, break notices and insolvency) and also undertakes general property litigation such as trespass, boundary disputes and professional negligence. Satnam regularly presents seminars to clients and contacts. Based in the Leicester office, Satnam is recognised as a leading property litigator in the East Midlands. She acts for a range of high-profile clients, including national retailers and other household names. She has gained a formidable reputation for her no-nonsense, commercial approach.