"A commercially astute team of leading lawyers in their field, which has a unique ability of interpreting the law, whilst understanding the commercial objectives of a project in its application."
"Howes Percival is excellent at covering all the aspects of work undertaken by an investment and development property company. Complex lettings, land transactions and acquisitions are handled with great skill and practicality."
- Legal 500
"I thoroughly enjoy working with the Howes Percival team. They are all very friendly and will bend over backwards to get work done within timescales. They are an energetic and enthusiastic team that are up to speed on relevant legal issues."
“Clients describe the team as ‘excellent’, adding that they ‘offer pragmatic advice.’”
- Chambers and Partners
‘Nick James is ultra-commercial and Stuart Burns is superb at detail‘
‘Howes Percival is excellent at covering all the aspects of work undertaken by an investment and development property company. Complex lettings, land transactions and acquisitions are handled with great skill and practicality‘
"Overall, the firm has a strong team with good sector specialists. I have found them to be good and approachable."
"The firm has first-rate understanding of planning law and practice combined with a commercial approach and very high standards of client care."
"A commercially astute team of leading lawyers in their field, which has a unique ability of interpreting the law, whilst understanding the commercial objectives of a project in its application."
"The firm provides proactive and pragmatic advice when you most need it during the various stages of the planning process."
"A critical friend, often an integral part of our project teams. The Howes Percival planning team seriously punches above its weight when compared to many other practices."
"Paul Wootton is an outstanding lawyer in his field - approachable, pragmatic and well respected in the market place. Jay Mehta is a shining star."
- Client testimonials featured in The Legal 500 2020 edition