Real Estate - East Anglia
What the Team is Known For
Howes Percival has a highly-regarded team advising on real estate law from Cambridge and Norwich. The group routinely assists with residential and commercial developments, as well as advising banks and financial institutions on property finance mandates. It offers experience in real estate matters in the healthcare, retail, education and leisure sectors, and is additionally well-versed in issues relating to energy projects. The firm also advises clients in the automotive industry and has further expertise in land acquisition and disposal matters.
Strengths
"I am extremely satisfied with the Howes Percival's ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters. Its expertise and attention to detail have been instrumental in navigating these processes."
"Every lawyer of Howes Percival has been approachable and friendly. The service has been outstanding, and their knowledge, expertise and willingness to overcome specific hurdles is appreciated."
"Everyone I have dealt with has been extremely personable and efficient."
"They have the ability to take complex matters and simplify them to the pertinent points and provide solutions."
"As per before, there is a range of skills available within the practice which can be called upon to assist as required when additional expertise is required."
Work Highlights
Howes Percival acted for Raspberry Pi in taking a lease assignment of Cambridge Science Park from CMR Surgical.
Notable Practitioners
Tessa Haskey is head of real estate at Howes Percival and is based in Norwich. She has a broad range of experience, with noted strength in landlord and tenant work, among other commercial property matters. "Tessa Haskey is technically astute and very fair, transparent and measured." "She is always sensible, taking a very practical and commercial approach."
Michaela Henson co-heads the Cambridge real estate team at Howes Percival. She has extensive experience advising developers and commercial clients on development, portfolio management, and landlord and tenant matters.
Susanne Hinde handles a variety of commercial real estate matters, such as property portfolio management, leases and acquisitions. She also acts for investors on development mandates with a notable involvement in the life sciences and healthcare space. "Susanne Hinde is brilliant; she maintains a good balance between being a technically good lawyer and commercial in progressing transactions." "She is very good."