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Claire Howard-Amos

Partner, Head of Real Estate, Central England

Why choose me

As a real estate solicitor, the variety and challenges of each project keeps my work extremely interesting. Being able to assist my clients through the entire life cycle of their transactions, assisting at all stages, gives me great satisfaction. The nature of my work means long lasting relationships with clients, which always means better results.

I’m a commercially minded lawyer and I know how strategically important real estate transactions can be. It’s my job to get the deal done as quickly and efficiently as possible. With almost 20 years of experience in residential development and strategic land work, I support housebuilders, landowners, funders, and charities to achieve their real estate goals.

I advise on promotion, joint venture, collaboration, option, and utilities agreements, as well as overage terms, title documents, funding documents, and contracts for the acquisition and disposal of land.

Outside of work, if I’m not trying to keep up with my three girls then I’m skiing, playing tennis, or running.

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As a real estate solicitor, the variety and challenges of each project keeps my work extremely interesting. Being able to assist my clients through the entire life cycle of their transactions, assisting at all stages, gives me great satisfaction. The nature of my work means long lasting relationships with clients, which always means better results.

I’m a commercially minded lawyer and I know how strategically important real estate transactions can be. It’s my job to get the deal done as quickly and efficiently as possible. With almost 20 years of experience in residential development and strategic land work, I support housebuilders, landowners, funders, and charities to achieve their real estate goals.

I advise on promotion, joint venture, collaboration, option, and utilities agreements, as well as overage terms, title documents, funding documents, and contracts for the acquisition and disposal of land.

Outside of work, if I’m not trying to keep up with my three girls then I’m skiing, playing tennis, or running.

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Questions my clients ask me

Naturally this will depend on matter specific factors, but having the level of experience that we do means that we are able to estimate costs realistically.

Every piece of land and deal is different and will have different issues that need to be resolved. I am a great believer in there being a solution for every problem and will work with you to find the solution that best meets your requirements.

Read what my clients say about me

Claire Howard-Amos is superb at drilling down to the nuts and bolts of what is required. She has patience and perseverance in abundance.

Legal 500 – Claire Howard-Amos

When Cambridgeshire family wanted to sell their land as part of a garden village development project, they turned to Claire Howard-Amos for help. The project, which includes 500 houses, a new primary school with nursery facilities and sheltered housing required a collaborative approach.

Claire said: “We worked with both the purchaser’s and land promoter’s legal teams to very tight deadlines in order to provide a positive outcome for the client. It was great to be involved with a project which will benefit the entire community.”

The client said: “Claire has been an invaluable asset to our complex development project. She is excellent at meeting deadlines and we have particularly appreciated her negotiating style and commercial approach.”

Claire specialises in residential development and strategic land work and is working on a number of similar projects.

Negotiating style and commercial approach lead to high praise from clients

Awards and endorsements

Legal 500 2025 – Leading Partner

Legal 500 2025 – Leading Partner

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