Planning & Environment - East Anglia
What the Team is Known For
Howes Percival frequently advises on sizeable residential and mixed-use developments, as well as compulsory purchase work. The firm handles both non-contentious and contentious planning matters, including judicial appeals and inquiries. Clients include land promoters, major house builders and local authorities.
Strengths
"Howes Percival are very straightforward and easy to deal with."
"Howes Percival are always available to answer queries and to provide timely advice and legal opinions."
"The team has a strategic approach to matters, coupled with high levels of detailed analysis."
Work Highlights
Howes Percival continued to advise Persimmon Homes across East Anglia, including the drafting and negotiation of Section 106 agreements and deeds of variation.
Notable Practitioners
Jay Mehta frequently acts for promoters, house builders and local authorities on various planning matters. He is well versed regarding challenges to planning permissions and judicial reviews, also providing advice on bringing forward urban extensions and commercial developments. "Jay is a high-performing and talented lawyer who is very knowledgeable, calm and approachable." "Jay provides good and concise advice." "He has exceptional commercial awareness." "Jay provides strategic awareness coupled with detailed analysis and commercial acumen."
Jamie Childs has a depth of knowledge and experience in complex planning issues. He has particular expertise in highways matters and substantial judicial review experience. "Jamie is reliable and always helpful." "We have always been thoroughly impressed with Jamie's attention to detail, level of service and timely responses to even the most complex of planning matters." "Jamie is always considerate of his clients' demands and is highly sophisticated in navigating complex legal issues."
