Howes Percival LLP

With offices in Northampton and Leicester, Howes Percival LLP has a broad corporate and commercial offering, advising on cross-border deals straddling the food and drink, automotive and construction sectors. Co-leading the corporate team from Northampton, Matthew Thompson is frequently instructed by shareholders and sellers on M&A matters, whilst in Leicester, co-head Gareth John is knowledgeable of investment issues. Heading up the commercial team from Leicester, Paula Dumbill is a key contact for handling commercial contracts and TUPE issues, while in Northampton, Miles Barnes is skilled at drafting and negotiating commercial agreements and supply chain contracts. Forming the corporate team in Leicester, Jeremy Hyde leads on joint venture transactions and reorganisations, while Katherine Cereghino specialises in M&A matters. In Northampton, Will Taylor frequently assists on M&A transactions, with his caseload including cross-border deals across the technology and retail industries.