Business Details
Expert Legal Services for Business & Individuals
Howes Percival Solicitors has built a reputation as a values-driven legal practice with over 230 years of continuous service. Our firm combines deep legal expertise with a client-centric approach, offering tailored advice across commercial, residential, and specialist legal sectors. We prioritise long-term client relationships through transparent communication and a commitment to understanding the unique challenges faced by businesses and individuals. Our team of solicitors delivers practical solutions for complex legal matters, supported by sector-specific knowledge in areas such as agriculture, technology, and charity law.We maintain a strong regional presence while serving national and international clients, with a particular focus on empowering local communities. Our environmental strategy targets net-zero carbon emissions by 2030, reflecting our broader commitment to sustainable business practices. With offices in Cambridge, Leicester, Manchester, and other key locations, we combine local insight with national expertise to deliver consistent, high-quality legal services.
Services
Commercial Law
Employment Law
Commercial Property
Charity Law
Agricultural Law
Corporate Law
IT Law
Family Law
Wills & Probate
Dispute Resolution
Highlights and features
- We offer over 230 years of legal expertise with regional and national reach
- Our client-focused approach prioritises practical, tailored legal solutions
- We maintain sector-specific knowledge in agriculture, technology, and charity law
- Our environmental strategy targets net-zero carbon emissions by 2030
- We combine local community engagement with national legal expertise
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- Investors in People
What people say
Excellent legal knowledge
Responsive service
Strong community commitment
Practical solutions
Sector expertise
Services
Commercial Law
Our commercial law team provides expert legal support for business transactions, contract negotiations, and corporate governance. We specialise in drafting and reviewing commercial agreements, managing supply chain contracts, and advising on regulatory compliance. With particular expertise in technology and foodservice sectors, we help businesses protect their interests while facilitating growth through strategic legal guidance.
Commercial Property
We offer comprehensive commercial property services covering acquisitions, disposals, development finance, and property litigation. Our award-winning team advises housebuilders, developers, and investors on complex property transactions. With specialist knowledge in retail property and portfolio management, we provide practical solutions for clients ranging from local businesses to national property firms across the central and eastern regions.
Employment Law
Our employment law specialists deliver tailored advice on workplace matters including contracts, disciplinary procedures, and employment tribunal claims. We support both employers and employees with regulatory compliance, redundancy processes, and workplace disputes. The team provides training programs and practical guidance to help organisations maintain effective HR practices while minimising legal risks.
Agricultural Law
Our agricultural law team provides specialist legal advice for landowners, farmers, and rural businesses. We handle complex estate management, tenancy agreements, and succession planning. With expertise in rural property transactions and environmental schemes, we help clients navigate agricultural regulations while protecting their land interests and business operations across the UK countryside.
Charity Law
We support charities and social enterprises with formation, governance, and compliance matters. Our services include advising on charitable structures, mergers, and tax planning. With many partners serving as charity trustees, we combine practical experience with legal expertise to help organisations maintain compliance while achieving their charitable objectives through effective legal strategies.
People
Lucy Lord
Partner Commercial Property
Lucy Lord is a commercial property partner with extensive experience in real estate transactions. She specialises in advising developers and investors on complex property deals, bringing practical solutions to challenging property matters while maintaining strong client relationships.
Paula Dumbill
Partner Commercial IT Law
Paula Dumbill leads our commercial IT law practice with expertise in technology contracts and data protection. She advises businesses on digital agreements and regulatory compliance, combining technical understanding with commercial awareness to deliver effective legal solutions for technology-driven clients.
Alexandra Hornsby
Partner Private Client
Alexandra Hornsby is a private client partner specialising in estate planning and agricultural law. She provides tailored advice to landowners and families, with particular expertise in tax-efficient structuring and succession planning for rural businesses and estates.
Tessa Haskey
Partner Commercial Property
Tessa Haskey is a commercial property partner with significant experience in real estate transactions. She advises clients on property acquisitions, disposals, and development projects, combining legal expertise with practical commercial understanding to achieve successful outcomes for property sector clients.
Hannah Steggles
Partner Intellectual Property
Hannah Steggles is an intellectual property specialist advising businesses on brand protection and technology law. She helps clients safeguard their IP assets through strategic legal frameworks, with particular expertise in digital rights and technology-related intellectual property matters.
Questions
What areas of law does Howes Percival specialise in?
We specialise in commercial law, employment law, corporate law, agricultural law, charity law, and IT law, with expert teams in each practice area.
Does Howes Percival offer environmental law services?
While we don't have a dedicated environmental law department, our commercial property and corporate teams advise on environmental compliance and sustainability strategies.
What makes Howes Percival different from other law firms?
Our combination of regional expertise with national capabilities, environmental commitment, and client-focused approach distinguishes us from other legal practices.
Are Howes Percival regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority?
Yes, we are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and maintain full compliance with all professional standards.
Reviews (2)
Johnny Holland
Jun 22, 2022
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My business (and previously when I was with Bovis Homes and Taylor Wimpey) has been using Howes Percival on property deals for years and always excellent service with a smile. Pragmatic and attention to detail, they take great care in looking after the landowner's interest. Nicola Curle, the Commercial Property Partner is recommended.
Marie Barton-Hanson
Jun 04, 2021
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Commercial Lien Notice. NOTICE OF LIEN. A Common Law Commercial Lien has been LAWFULLY established between myself Marie Barton-Hanson and the corporation/person/individual who accepts liability for the Name "WILLIAM SHIRLEY" at address co, Howes Percival, Flint Buildings, 1, Bedding Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1RG. herein referred to as "the Tortfeasor". Thus i am LAWFULLY able to seize goods and assets that belong to the Tortfeasor, up to the amount of the Commercial Lien, which is 25,000 (twenty five thousand pounds). This Notice is to inform, that the creditworthiness of this Tortfeasor is, henceforth, highly suspect, until the Lien lapses or is, by some other means, removed.
