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Experience and Background

Chris is a commercial property law specialist with considerable experience in property development; property investment; commercial property finance; land acquisition and disposal; the acquisition and disposal of business premises; and, commercial lettings.

Chris has particular experience working with national and local developers; investors and funders including private individuals, corporates, banks and funds; landowners; and a wide variety of businesses and other organisations that own, lease or otherwise use property.

  • 2019 - Present: Howes Percival LLP, Partner
  • 2011 - 2019:  Hatch Brenner LLP, Partner and Head of Property
  • 2007 - 2011: Mills & Reeve LLP, Senior Solicitor
  • 2002 - 2007:  Howes Percival LLP, Admitted as a Solicitor 15/09/04
  • 2001 - 2002:  The College of Law - Legal Practice Course
  • 1997 - 2000: University of East Anglia - Law (LLB)

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