Howard Kennedy LLP

Great to be part of Crafty Counsel's #CraftyFest2026 this week as a Gold Sponsor - a great way to connect with so many in-house legal and governance professionals, held at Regent’s University, London. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to our sessions: • Julia Wookey and Eloise Crompton on "Working with your CEO, CFO, shareholder appointed directors, and other C-Suite to de-escalate issues that could lead to potential disputes" • Kyle Phillips on "The anatomy of a non-financial misconduct investigation: power, process and people" alongside Kritin Sundaram and Sarah Bellilchi. It was a pleasure to exchange perspectives on the practical challenges facing in-house teams and to connect with familiar faces and new contacts throughout the event. The level of discussion across the festival reflects the continued strength and collaboration within the legal community. Thank you to everyone who spent time with the Howard Kennedy team - Kyle Phillips, Julia Wookey, Lydia Christie, Alex Watt, Jennifer Harper, Eloise Crompton and Eve Gallagher. We look forward to sharing key insights and takeaways from our sessions.

How will the Renters’ Rights Act reshape the prime property market - and where are the limits? In PrimeResi Journal, Edward Cooper explores the nuances behind the new regime, focusing on the types of tenancies that fall outside its scope. From high value lets and company tenancies to second homes and holiday occupation, Edward outlines the key exceptions and what they mean in practice for those operating at the top end of the market. Read the full article (Paywalled): https://ow.ly/rXjU50Z7WxH #RentersRights #PrimeProperty #PropertyMarket #HighValueLets #CompanyTenancies

Are rent claims at risk of overwhelming tribunals? Great to see Edward Cooper featured in Property Week, sharing his insight on this key issue for the sector. Edward explores why rising volumes of rent disputes could clog up tribunals and what this means for landlords, tenants and the wider property market. Read the full article: https://ow.ly/MJl050Z7Ai8 #PropertyLaw #RealEstate #ThoughtLeadership #HowardKennedy

What encourages lawyers to step outside their day-to-day role and try something different? In this video, Benjamin Filmer and Rufus Scholefield from Howard Kennedy reflect on why they took part in this year’s Meritas Emerging Talent Lawyers Exchange (METLE), alongside Liam McKay (Anderson Strathern) and Giselle Keenan (Whitney Moore). From meeting new people to experiencing a different way of working, it’s a useful look at what drew them to the programme. You can listen to their experiences here: https://ow.ly/7xHI50Z75vW Interested in Howard Kennedy’s international offering? Find out more here: https://ow.ly/7tMK50Z75yz Anderson Strathern Whitney Moore Meritas Law Firms Worldwide

Innovation is a key enabler of our growth strategy. Our backing of Aether Legals, launched by former Howard Kennedy colleague Matt Lamb, is indicative of our commitment to support clients earlier in their growth journey. The Lawyer recently covered this development, highlighting how we are continuing to evolve the way we support our clients. We are adopting a "whole firm" approach to innovation as we execute our strategy, focusing on where we deliver the greatest impact and combining technology, data, and expert judgement to create lasting value and outcomes for our clients. Aether is designed to help businesses build stronger legal foundations earlier, enabling them to become better prepared, better structured and better supported as they grow. It closely aligns with our corporate & capital raising specialism, led by Marc Proudfoot, which focuses on supporting mid-market growth companies, founders, management teams and boards at the moments that matter most from first fundraising through to scaling, strategic transactions, and exit. More broadly, this is part of a continued commitment to deliver lasting value and outcomes for our clients. In a world where complexity is constant, our focus is firmly on what moves our clients forward. Read more in The Lawyer (*subscription required):  https://lnkd.in/ek5pGn2J

The UK PBSA market is becoming more complex. Shona Chandarana and John Kiely explore how recent immigration policy changes have increased volatility, challenged traditional underwriting assumptions and shifted where risk sits across the sector. - International student growth can’t be taken for granted - Risk is diverging by university and location - Flexibility and careful risk assessment are now key While fundamentals remain strong, a more nuanced approach is essential. Read the full article: https://ow.ly/4xHn50Z77Ca #PBSA #DevelopmentFinance #UKProperty #StudentAccommodation

Selling under the new Renters’ Rights Act - without evicting tenants? In The Telegraph, Paul Moran highlights how landlords can sell with tenants “in situ”, allowing the tenancy to transfer to the buyer on the same terms. A practical route through tighter possession rules - but with clear commercial considerations. Read the full article here [Paywalled]: https://ow.ly/4Mo050Z6A4K #RentersRights #LandlordTips #PropertySelling #TenantProtection #RealEstateLaw #PropertyManagement

As an official gold sponsor of Crafty Counsel’s Crafty Fest 2026, we’re looking forward to joining Europe’s largest gathering of in-house legal and governance professionals this week (2–3 June) at Regent’s University, London. The Howard Kennedy team will be contributing to the programme with sessions designed to provide practical, real-world insight, including: • Julia Wookey and Eloise Crompton leading an interactive Crafty Learns session on "Working with your CEO, CFO, shareholder appointed directors, and other C Suite to de-escalate issues that could lead to potential disputes" (2 June) • Kyle Phillips leading a panel on "The anatomy of a non-financial misconduct investigation: power, process and people" (3 June) Through these discussions, we’ll be sharing actionable guidance to help in house teams manage risk, navigate complex internal dynamics and respond to evolving business demands. If you’re attending and would like to connect - please reach out to meet with our team on site: Kyle Phillips, Julia Wookey, Lydia Christie, Alex Watt, Jennifer Harper, Eloise Crompton, Eve Gallagher and Luke Barden de Lacroix. We look forward to seeing you there! Learn more: https://ow.ly/M75h50Z6ble #CraftyCounsel #CraftyFest2026 #InHouseLegal #InHouseCounsel #LegalCommunity #Networking #LegalEvents #InnovationInLaw

We’re pleased to welcome Caroline Urban as a Partner in our Corporate & Capital Raising specialism. Caroline advises fast-growing and entrepreneurial businesses, particularly in the technology sector, on M&A, investment and buy-and-build strategies, working with founders and investors at key stages of growth. Welcome to the firm, Caroline. Read more: https://ow.ly/WvOO50Z6bgs #NewPartner #Lateral #Corporate #CorporateLaw #CapitalRaising #TechBusiness #MandA #InvestmentStrategy

Howard Kennedy is a London law firm creating lasting value and outcomes for our clients in the UK and internationally across our specialisms. Following analysis of our data, market opportunities, and client demand, we have identified seven specialisms where we see the strongest opportunities for growth and long-term value. These are: • Business Crime & Regulatory • International & Business Disputes • Corporate & Capital Raising • Private Wealth • Real Estate Investment • Living • Retail & Leisure We will concentrate investment and resource behind these areas, strengthening our expertise and deepening collaboration across the firm. In a world where complexity is constant, we focus on what moves our clients forward. As a firm, our ambition is: To be the outstanding legal partner to our clients, known for excellence, insight and impact. Our Managing Partner James Stewart sat down with Richard S., The Lawyer to discuss this new strategic direction. Read the full coverage in The Lawyer (*subscription required): https://ow.ly/czC150Z63we #BusinessLaw #CorporateLaw #LondonLawFirm