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Howes Percival LLP

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Exhibiting ‘great strength and breadth of skill’, Howes Percival LLP‘s team handles a myriad of both contentious and non-contentious issues, including the enforcement of restrictive covenants and senior executive exits, in addition to acting in tribunal claims. The ’excellent‘ Simon deMaid heads up the Milton Keynes-based practice and has wide knowledge of large-scale redundancies, disability discrimination claims, and executive terminations within the manufacturing and healthcare sectors; Hannah Pryce frequently assists and collaborates with clients to deliver training. Anna Bithrey joined the firm from Taylor Walton LLP in July 2023.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Commercially minded with great strength and breadth of skill, and knowledge.'

  • ‘Great professionalism and communication, Simon deMaid is excellent.’

  • ‘From initial engagement through to completion, they provided an exceptional service. Transparent, effective communication, concise information, and fully supportive.’

  • ‘Everyone is helpful, polite, professional, knowledgeable and pragmatic; they take a common-sense approach to providing advice.'

  • ‘Simon deMaid stands out. He is a good listener and has an almost uncanny ability to capture and then summarise what you have said. His advice is clear and specific - so many lawyers sit on the fence! His demeanour is calm and unflappable and he will do everything he can to help.'

  • 'Anna Bithrey has been outstanding in explaining and guiding us through our case. Very personable, and has been a calming presence throughout. Her advice on everything has been invaluable, her advice has always been excellent, giving more confidence in all areas of our case.’

Key clients

  • AFL Hyperscale
  • Anchor Hanover Group
  • Alphacure Limited
  • Barton Petroleum Limited
  • Clare James Automotive Limited
  • Dachser Limited
  • Medigold Health Consultancy Limited
  • LSH Auto UK
  • Milton Keynes College
  • P J Care Limited
  • Radius Group Limited
  • Stonbury Limited

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Simon deMaid

Other key lawyers

Hannah Pryce, Anna Bithrey