Technology in business is our passion. Our team has an in-depth knowledge of the challenges of adopting new technology and implementing innovative products and processes. We can provide bespoke advice on the wide range of legal issues you will encounter in your implementation and use of technology solutions.
Paula is an experienced commercial contracts and information technology specialist with particular expertise in advising on complex projects. She has a wealth of experience of commercial trading arrangements across a broad range of sectors and has a keen interest in innovation and technology.
Chris is a very experienced commercial and technology lawyer advising on a wide variety of agreements and contracts.
Max is a commercial contract lawyer specialising in the IT, technology, life sciences and academic sectors.
James helps clients with intellectual property law and media issues. With a particular focus on contentious matters, he has extensive experience of disputes involving trade marks, passing off, copyright (whether artistic, literary or software), database rights, design rights, patents and domain names.
Tom is a Partner in our Corporate, Commercial and Banking team based in the Milton Keynes office and also Head of the Automotive Sector Group. Tom is a corporate, automotive retail M&A, private equity and venture capital specialist. The winner of the inaugural "Corporate Lawyer of the Year" at the Insider Central and East Dealmakers Awards 2023 and the only lawyer to have been shortlisted “Emerging Dealmaker of the Year” by Insider Central and East Dealmakers Awards 2022, Tom has advised on some of the firm’s highest profile transactions.
Helen is an experienced commercial contracts and transactional intellectual property specialist with extensive in-house experience, most recently in the defence sector.
Mayoori is a newly qualified Commercial Associate in the Corporate, Commercial and Banking team and is based in our Milton Keynes office.
Michael specialises in commercial disputes with a particular emphasis on company/shareholder disputes, partnership advice, restraint of trade disputes, technology based disputes, professional negligence claims, contract disputes, agency disputes, contentious trusts & probate and insolvency. His clients include BDO, Mazars, RSM, Bens Cookies, many…
Michaela’s specialisms are land development and promotion, commercial development and site assembly, property investment, landlord and tenant negotiations and advising on commercial property issues for investors, operational businesses, technology companies and charities nationwide.
Howes Percival LLP’s corporate team has successfully advised the shareholders of Cambridgeshire based Fen Technology in relation to the acquisition of the business by Tecnologias Avanzadas Inspiralia S.L (“Inspiralia”).
Howes Percival has appointed specialist commercial and technology lawyer, Chris White, as a Director within its Corporate, Commercial, and Banking (CCB) practice.
In anticipation of the first self-driving vehicles being rolled out, the government has introduced the Automated Vehicles Bill which will deliver a legal framework for self-driving vehicles with the stated purpose of making safety of paramount importance.
The coronavirus pandemic has revolutionised the way we work. Boris told us to work from home and we did! We worked from home in a way we had never done before. This was not possible for all roles but we have seen people performing duties from home which we never dreamed would be possible! A large part of this is down to better investment in and use…
In a decision by the Technology and Construction Court (TCC) a tenant has had their claim against a contractor for failure to identify and rectify defects dismissed.
Howes Percival has advised the shareholders of Neontribe Ltd, as they joined the dxw family, with a share sale to digital strategy, design, technology and delivery specialist The Dextrous Web Ltd (dxw).
Howes Percival have acted on a transaction in the fast growing fintech sector, completing the sale of EBR Analytics Limited to RIMES Technologies Limited.
Howes Percival has advised the shareholders of Touchdown PR Limited on the sale of the entire issued share capital of the company to US headquartered Ruder Finn, one of the world’s largest independent global communications and creative agencies.
Leading law firm, Howes Percival, has welcomed the government’s plans to create ‘Europe’s Silicon Valley’.
In the UK, the governance of AI is a developing area. In contrast, the EU has already moved forward with legislative frameworks to regulate AI.
Howes Percival’s employment law team in East Anglia continues to grow from strength to strength with the arrival of Laura Brown, who has been appointed legal director. Laura joins the firm’s Norwich office from Birketts LLP.
In a significant move to streamline the regulatory landscape, the UK government has officially launched the Regulatory Innovation Office (RIO). This new unit is designed to expedite the approval process for innovative technologies, particularly in the realms of engineering biology and artificial intelligence (AI) within healthcare.
Howes Percival is pleased to sponsor Larking Gowen’s 13th edition of the Annual Tourism and Leisure Business Survey.
Howes Percival has recruited Partner Piet van Gelder as the firm’s first ever Head of Construction, to meet the growing demand for construction law services.
Howes Percival’s Cambridge office has acted in the sale of digital design and software build agency Lola Tech Holdings to DataArt Technologies UK Ltd.
Howes Percival’s commercial team explore and comment on the recent development of AI in the form of ChatGPT, discussing the benefits and the cons of using ChatGPT to help draft commercial contracts.
Matthew Talbot, a Partner at Howes Percival’s Leicester office and head of the firm’s intellectual property and information technology practice has been named as the Leading Lawyer of the Year (outside London) for the Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT) sector, in the prestigious Legal 500 UK Awards 2020.
Howes Percival has appointed commercial law and technology specialist Max Windich to its Oxford office.
Leading regional law firm, Howes Percival, has further expanded its Intellectual Property and Information Technology team in Milton Keynes with the appointment of Victoria Howe who joins as a solicitor.
2025 looks set to be a busy year of legal changes for businesses, with governments in both the UK and EU looking to introduce a range of laws to keep up with the pace of change in both business practices and technology.
Howes Percival and Milton Keynes College hosted an event to officially launch the “TeenTech Cities: Milton Keynes Festival” to businesses and organisations from all along the Cambridge-Milton Keynes-Oxford corridor and explain how they can get involved.
Howes Percival’s planning team comment on the recent developments arising in the sphere of planning as a result of the coronavirus pandemic
The 2025 edition of The Legal 500 – the authoritative guide to the UK’s leading law firms – has recommended Howes Percival for 21 different legal specialisms and awarded the firm top tier ranking for 13 – two more than last year.
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) recently launched its AI Opportunities Action Plan, outlining recommendations to position the UK as a leader in artificial intelligence. The government has responded with an initial framework of next steps, which will shape how these recommendations are delivered.
I am nearly half way through my third seat in the Intellectual Property/Information Technology (“IP/IT”) department in our Leicester office, and I can’t quite believe I only have 9 months left to go of my training contract. Below is an example of what you might be asked to do as a trainee in the IP/IT department.
As the aptly coloured muppet once said “it’s not easy being green”, but with environmental issues increasingly in the headlines and on the political agenda, it’s only a matter of time before landlords and tenants will need to start thinking in earnest about going green. The Technology Strategy Board (now known as Innovate UK) estimate that as much…
The National Security and Investment Act 2021 (the Act) comes into force on 4 January 2022 but has retrospective effect and already applies to transactions completed on or after 12 November 2020. It replaces and expands on the government’s current powers under the Enterprise Act 2002 which were limited and little used.It must be considered in all M&A…
Leading law firm Howes Percival has announced a series of new investments in IT, its people and skills development, as it positions itself for the post-Covid-19 recovery.
Howes Percival has appointed Paula Dumbill as a partner and head of its commercial team within its Corporate, Commercial, and Banking (CCB) practice.
Howes Percival has advised on the management buyout of Millnet, a leading document and data processing business with sites in London and Manchester.
Leading regional law firm, Howes Percival, has further expanded its range of services with the appointment of Litigation Partner, Michael Green and Private Client specialist, Amy Wallhead as an Associate Solicitor. The new appointments follow hot on the heels of Employment Law Partner, Matthew Potter and Corporate and Commercial Solicitor Venetia…
So what goes on in a solicitor’s office behind the doors located next to the reception desk? Well, 18 months in and approaching qualification you would think that I would have an idea by now. Hopefully I do, but you can be the judge of that. Through this article I am going to provide you with an account of my training contract with Howes Percival.…
We are aware that during these uncertain times, some clients may have an urgent need or wish to put in place legal documents such as Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney, to ensure their affairs are in order. It is important to us that we continue to service the needs of our clients. However, we recognise that we must safeguard the health and welfare…
Howes Percival has continued the rapid expansion of its Commercial team with two key hires.
Leading regional law firm Howes Percival has been awarded top tier rankings in 12 different specialisms in the 2017 edition of The Legal 500 – the authoritative guide to the UK’s leading law firms.
New site aims to be the ‘Go-to for all things East-West’
Howes Percival has received five nominations for the Insider Media’s Central & East Dealmakers Awards 2018.
Leading regional law firm Howes Percival has been awarded top tier rankings in 13 different legal specialisms in the 2018 edition of The Legal 500 – the authoritative guide to the UK’s leading law firms.
Howes Percival has won the Abacus Worldwide 2019 Firm of the Year award.
Howes Percival is celebrating 30 years in Norwich. The firm marked the occasion with a drinks party for clients and friends, which included a reunion for the four original founding partners of the Norwich office - Alan Kefford, Andrew Barnes, Andrew Wood and Sandy Munro.
Howes Percival is delighted to sponsor the MHA Larking Gowen Annual Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Business Survey.
Yesterday the government published guidance on maintaining educational provision for key workers who are critical to the COVID-19 response and for their children who cannot be safely cared for at home.
On 16 March 2020, the Government advised all those who can work from home, to do so. Responsible employers are following the guidelines wherever feasible and schools and universities, which have also been closed, have moved lectures and classes online. This solves the problem created by social distancing measures, but creates a new expensive one. To…
Making plans, setting goals and aspirations for family’s future can often need time to grow and develop. It would be unusual for it to come together overnight. Therefore, it is about finding the time to have those discussions and less about trying to find what is perceived to be the ‘right’ time as that may never neatly arrive.
Howes Percival's Chairperson provides a further update on the action we’re taking following the Government’s latest guidance.
The 2021 edition of The Legal 500 – the authoritative guide to the UK’s leading law firms – has recommended Howes Percival for 20 different practice areas and awarded the firm top tier ranking in 11 different legal specialisms.
The National Security and Investment Bill 2019-21 was first introduced to the House of Commons on 11 November 2020. Brigitta Naunton, a Director in the Corporate and Commercial team at Howes Percival looks at what this means for your transaction.
The latest lockdown sees the UK placed under the most restrictive measures which, sadly, will affect a great proportion of the equestrian community. Here is what you need to know about the latest regulations and how it will affect you.
Howes Percival has advised on the successful management buyout of the Falcon Tower Cranes Group from the founding shareholders.
Covid-19 has challenged us to create better and more flexible contract mechanisms to deal with the greater uncertainties that this pandemic has brought. Making good use of these mechanisms, combined with a robust force majeure clause, will help to future proof business arrangements and promote the stability required to adjust to the new normal in which…
Brigitta Naunton, a Director in Howes Percival's Corporate and Commercial team, discusses how contract playbooks can benefit your business and explains the stages of setting one up.
Howes Percival has won the Professional Services category at this year’s Northamptonshire Business Excellence Awards.
In this article, we look at why these regulations are needed and what smart charging means. We also look at opportunities for landowners and summarise relevant planning rules, policies and other provisions relating to EV charge points.
Howes Percival’s commitment to information security has been recognised with an ISO 27001 certification.
Howes Percival has expanded its Intellectual Property (IP) team with the recruitment of its first ever Chartered Trade Mark Attorney, Sarah Dacre, who joins the firm from Blaser Mills LLP.
Howes Percival’s Corporate, Commercial, and Banking team has seen a strong start to the year, completing 37 deals with a combined value of just over £299.5 million in Q1.
Howes Percival is marking 25 years of its Leicester office with 25 events to celebrate and give back to the city, including volunteer days and events to raise money for local charities.
Howes Percival is keeping its foot firmly on the pedal as it continues to mark 25 years of its Leicester office with 25 events to celebrate and give back to the city. This time bringing together friend of the firm, and automotive engineering expert Barney Stevenson to meet and chat with the students of Countesthorpe Academy.
Howes Percival has been ranked in the ‘Best Companies to Work For’ list for the third year running.
Our next Business Breakfast event will take place on Tuesday 11 July, and is aimed at business owners, decision makers and their professional advisers.
This article focuses on how some of the changes proposed by the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill could impact consumer-facing and e-commerce businesses
We would be delighted if you could join us for our next webinar discussion, which is based around Chat CPT and AI,
Susanne Hinde explores the options for retrofitting a commercial property
Howes Percival has appointed Corporate Solicitor Ollie Flowers as a Legal Director in its rapidly growing Corporate, Commercial and Banking (CCB) team in Cambridge.
On Friday 10 October 2024, the Government submitted the Employment Rights Bill to Parliament.
The Milton Keynes office of leading regional law firm, Howes Percival has advised Gravity Media Group (GMG) on the multi-million pound acquisition of Input Media, one of Europe’s leading sports production companies.GMG was formed in 2000 as a holding company, and owns, operates and acquires businesses largely serving the live broadcast sector.…
Howes Percival’s new ‘In-Howes’ programme of training and networking events aimed at in-house lawyers has been hailed as a huge success
Leading regional law firm, Howes Percival, has acted on a trio of property deals for clients in academia, science and technology sectors.The firm is acting for Girton College on the development and leasing of Swirles Court – a purpose-built graduate complex and the first completed accommodation development on the new North West Cambridge Development.…
Firm acquires specialist corporate and personal insolvency firm, Summers Nigh Law, as part of expansion plan
Background and Key FactsThe Applicant, Ro-Bal Steel Fabrications Limited (“Ro-Bal”), sought an order to strike out a winding-up petition presented against it by the Respondent, G Jones Site Services Limited (“G Jones”), and/or to restrain the advertisement of the petition on the basis that there was substantial grounds for dispute over the debt that…
Howes Percival has been awarded top tier rankings in 11 different specialisms in the 2016 edition of The Legal 500 – the authoritative guide to the UK’s leading law firms. The firm has undergone unprecedented expansion in the last 18 months, entering the Cambridge market for the first time, completing a major investment in premises and staff in Milton…
BackgroundOn the international stage, London is a popular forum for the resolution of commercial disputes, and indeed a number of emerging legal markets have based their procedure on that of the English courts. However, with the Brexit vote casting uncertainty over various aspects of international jurisdiction, applicable law and recognition of England’s…
Employment status has become a hot topic in recent months, with a number of high profile cases grabbing the headlines. Graham Irons from Howes Percival, explores the recent Uber and Citysprint cases, which determined that “self employed” contractors were actually workers and the impact that this could have on the growing gig economy in the UK.Why does…
Howes Percival has been recommended for 20 different practice areas in the 2020 edition of The Legal 500 – the authoritative guide to the UK’s leading law firms – and awarded top tier ranking in 12 different legal specialisms.
Leading law firm Howes Percival has advised HB (South Caldecotte) Limited on its successful planning appeal which grants the developer outline planning permission for a 140-acre strategic employment site, south of Milton Keynes.
On 16 December 2022, the government published a guide to the Online Safety Bill which sets out what the new internet safety laws will mean for adults and children. Despite concerns in some quarters that the online Safety Bill might be a victim of recent political turmoil the Bill returned to Parliament in early December
Howes Percival’s corporate, commercial, and banking (CCB) team completed over 150 deals with a combined value of £700 million in 2022. The number of completed transactions in 2022 was a further increase on the firm’s record deal volumes in 2021 with levels of M&A, financing and restructuring activity remaining high.
The 2024 edition of The Legal 500 - the authoritative guide to the UK's leading law firms - has just been published and we are proud to announce that our employment team has retained its status as a top tier law firm for employment services.
Earlier this year Ofcom proposed to refer the UK cloud infrastructure market to the CMA for investigation given that two large cloud service providers, known as the ‘hyperscalers’ control a combined market share of between 70-80%.
Cash flow is essential to the survival of any business. However, despite previous government interventions, businesses continue not to be paid on time for goods and services they provide, with a total of £32 billion being due to small and medium sized businesses in 2022 alone.
JCT have launched a series of contract administration “packs” for use with the 2016 editions of its Standard, Design and Build and Intermediate contracts.
Leading law firm Howes Percival has confirmed the appointment of high-profile family law Partner, Amanda Glass to its growing team in Oxford.
The Home Office has issued a Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules (HC 733), introducing key updates that take effect in stages from 12 March 2025.
