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Howard Kennedy LLP

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With demonstrable experience in handling student accommodation mandates, Howard Kennedy LLP has thorough expertise in the residential/living sector. Graham Kaye and Kate Woodgate oversee the commercial and residential development team, while David Philips and Astrid Stanley are noted for their proficiency in development site acquisitions. On the corporate occupiers side, the team, led by Adam Walford and Anthony Hunt, often advises franchisers, owners, and operators in the hospitality and leisure sector. Antonia Frangakis caters to re-gears and disposals, while Lydia Christie is another key contact in the group.

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Key clients

  • Tortilla
  • PureGym PLC
  • Lina Stores
  • Miscusi
  • Reef
  • Padella
  • Blewlett's Holding Limited
  • Pizza Hut
  • Prezzo
  • Wonderland Restaurants

Work highlights

  • Acting for PureGym on 35 active acquisitions.
  • Acted for Blewett's Holdings Limited on the purchase of the Mill End Hotel together with several of its accompanying cottages by way of share purchase.
  • Assisted Reef with their rapid acquisition programme in order to give them a foothold in the UK.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Adam Walford, Anthony Hunt, Graham Kaye, Kate Woodgate

Other key lawyers

David Philips, Astrid Stanley, Antonia Frangakis, Lydia Christie, Anna Armstrong, Stephanie Brigg, Vanessa Laundon, Jason Tann