LEGAL 500 UK 2008 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HOWARD KENNEDY
CHARITIES
Howard Kennedy is new to the table this year. Practice head Alan Banes specialises in governance issues, and is highly rated by peers. Clients include Alexandra Palace and Park Charitable Trust, Criterion Theatre Trust, and The Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland.
CORPORATE AND COMMERCIAL
M&A – smaller deals up to £50m
Howard Kennedy acted on 23 M&A deals totaling £434m in 2007. Property, leisure, broadcasting, food and financial services are key sectors in which the firm has expertise. A highlight of last year was advising Global Radio on its £170m purchase of Chrysalis Radio.
REAL ESTATE
Commercial property
Howard Kennedy’s presence in the market continues to develop, and Paul Springall’s team is increasingly advising international clients on inward investment and related structuring matters. The firm is also active in the London market, recently advising Frogmore on the £64m sale of a landmark property in the city. The firm’s client base includes some great names, such as key clients Galliard Homes and Ballymore Properties.
Commercial property - Development
Howard Kennedy’s presence in the market continues to develop, and Paul Springall’s team is increasingly advising international clients on inward investment and related structuring matters. The firm is also active in the London market, recently advising Frogmore on the £64m sale of a landmark property in the city. The firm’s client base includes some great names, such as key clients Galliard Homes and Ballymore Properties.
Commercial property - Investment
Howard Kennedy’s presence in the market continues to develop, and Paul Springall’s team is increasingly advising international clients on inward investment and related structuring matters. The firm is also active in the London market, recently advising Frogmore on the £64m sale of a landmark property in the city. The firm’s client base includes some great names, such as key clients Galliard Homes and Ballymore Properties.
Commercial property - Retail
Howard Kennedy’s presence in the market continues to develop, and Paul Springall’s team is increasingly advising international clients on inward investment and related structuring matters. The firm is also active in the London market, recently advising Frogmore on the £64m sale of a landmark property in the city. The firm’s client base includes some great names, such as key clients Galliard Homes and Ballymore Properties.
Property Litigation
At Howard Kennedy, Craig Emden is recommended for property litigation and professional negligence, Jonathan Levinson for service charge disputes, and Rolfe Roseman for landlord and tenant matters, including enfranchisement. Highlights included a Court of Appeal dilapidations case.
MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT
At Howard Kennedy, ‘exceptional, astute and keen’ rainmaker Brian Eagles advises on theatre productions, represents authors and literary agents, and handles crossover film and TV work for clients including Peter Schaufuss Balleten and the Old Vic. Alan Banes handles corporate matters.
CRIME, FRAUD AND LICENSING
Licensing, gaming and betting
Howard Kennedy obtained a 3am license for Waterloo Brasserie, and also advised Unibet on a Gambling Act conversion.
PRIVATE CLIENT
Personal tax, trusts and probate
Howard Kennedy advises a number of Middle Eastern clients, as well as acting for private banks, trust companies, and individuals with international interests. Roger Seaton is also recommended. Clients include Coutts, Lloyds TSB (Geneva and London), and Abbey.