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Joanna has significant experience of all types of commercial property work, specialising mainly in real estate development, but also dealing with acquisitions and disposals; landlord and tenant matters for clients’ property portfolios; and acting for investors in high value commercial properties.

Joanna has significant commercial property experience and has progressed her career with the firm since qualifying as a solicitor, establishing a strong loyalty with both her clients and the business.

  • 2015 - Present: Howes Percival LLP, Partner
  • 2010 - 2015: Howes Percival LLP, Director
  • MA in Advanced Commercial Property, focusing on sustainable development and green issues
  • 2006: Howes Percival LLP, Associate Solicitor
  • 2002 - 2006: Howes Percival LLP, Assistant Solicitor
  • 2000 - 2002: Howes Percival LLP, Trainee Solicitor
  • BA (hons) in Business Administration, followed by Postgraduate Diplomas in Law and Legal Practice

"Joanna Nicholls is always diligent and her knowledge of commercial transactions is unrivalled."

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Howes Percival LLP acts for many of the UK’s main banks and also for a private corporate funder with a large turnover of high-risk investments. It also advises private clients on complex refinancing transactions. Joanna Nicholls, whose 'knowledge of commercial transactions is unrivalled', leads the real estate finance and banking practices, and has a steady flow of work in the leisure, real estate developments and healthcare sectors. 

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Farming is a business in which relationships can be as important as profits. Our dedicated agricultural lawyers know that building and understanding those…

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We have a wealth of experience advising clients in the leisure and tourism industry. In a sector that is greatly influenced by economic change, we understand…

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Our dedicated team has an in-depth knowledge of the healthcare sector and provides bespoke advice on a wide range of legal issues relating to the industry.

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Our dedicated Retail team takes away the burden of dealing with legal problems, allowing you to spend more time adding value to your business.

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