UK Guide 2026 : East Anglia
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HCR Hewitsons is noted for its strong track record of advising on strategic land matters, with activity spanning joint ventures, option and promotion agreements, site development and disposals. The Cambridge team also advises on the acquisition, lease and sale of commercial property. It acts for investors, developers, charities and educational institutions as well as individuals and governmental bodies.
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HCR Hewitsons advised Stevenage Catalyst Bioscience on the management of its incubator and accelerator units, as well as negotiations for the development of a proposed life sciences campus.
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The team are very practical, solid and available, consistently providing wise counsel. We are very happy with them.
They are an excellent outfit.
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James Simpson is head of real estate at HCR Hewitsons in Cambridge. He handles a broad array of real estate transactions, including the acquisition and disposal of development sites, investments and funding matters.
He is a good practitioner heading up the team in Cambridge.
James is remarkably calm and very solid. He provides a very valuable service and I trust his judgement.
Real Estate
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