Howes Percival’s legal team assisted Branches Park Weddings (part of the Unique Norfolk Venues group) in the acquisition of a stunning new wedding venue at Branches Park, nestled in 1500 acres of breathtaking Suffolk countryside, with wild woodlands, charming teepee tents, and elegantly dressed barns. Joanna Nicholls, assisted by the commercial property team, advised on the property acquisition, supported by the planning team which advised on complex planning matters and licencing.
Peter Abel, of Unique Norfolk Venues said
“This is our seventh wedding venue and we were delighted with the work that Howes Percival did in assisting us in securing this additional beautiful venue”.
-Peter Abel, Managing Director, Unique Norfolk Venues
‘Beyond excellent day to day Estate Management support, I continue to receive the attention to detail and the personable approach which both ensure that our long standing association continues to develop’
- General Manager Licensed Property, Elizabeth Holdings Plc
“Diligent and professional service as always from Joanna and her team. I always feel in safe hands when using the guys at Howes Percival. Expert advice and friendly approach gives me confidence in all aspects of my business.”
- Managing Director, The Barsham Arms
“Howes Percival’s leisure and tourism sector specialists have looked after our portfolio of restaurants, bars and hotel for nearly 15 years, providing efficient, effective and valuable advice on property transactions, licensing, planning and litigation matters. We would have no hesitation in recommending them as leading legal specialists in the sector.”
- Director, Anglia Restaurants
“Joanna has been a breath of fresh air. I would most certainly use her again.”
- Director, Bossick Hotels
“30 years of excellent service to the people of Norwich and surrounding area”
- Client
“Howes Percival advised us on the sale of our property with private equestrian facilities as well as the purchase of a large livery yard with various ancillary equestrian facilities. The purchase wasn’t a straightforward matter but Abi and the team were able to find solutions that worked well and provided us with excellent service throughout.”
- Nick and Imogen Budd, Manor Barn
"When Coronavirus hit we had a very real and urgent need for employment law advice. Howes Percival were quick, thorough, and right on point with support - exactly what we needed"
- Robert King MBE, Owner, King Line Cottages
Howes Percival Leisure and Tourism acted for Craft Leisure in its acquisition of a holiday business, including legal due diligence, share purchase agreement, tax covenants & warranties, searches and title investigation of multiple properties, and preparing shareholder settlement agreements and other ancillary documents. The client commented:
“Richard Turner’s (corporate lawyer) calm, confident and professional manner was immensely reassuring. From the outset, it was clear that he knew what he was doing, understood the complexities of the deal and would ensure that our interests were protected.
Joanna Nicholls (property lawyer) is friendly, professional and conscientious. The registered titles had excessively complex rights and obligations, but she worked through them diligently - often working through the evenings to get the reports on title delivered in time.
A very professional, responsive and reassuring organisation, who give the impression that they genuinely have the best interests of their clients at heart. All members of the team were good at listening to our opinions, taking them on board and offering sound and imaginative advice based on our needs and expectations. We would certainly have no hesitation in recommending them to others, and using them for the next project.”
- Craft Leisure
