05 Feb 2026
Howes Percival appoints Rob Lynch as commercial property Partner in Oxford
"Howes Percival has appointed Rob Lynch as a Partner in its Oxford office to establish a dedicated commercial property team and join the firm’s Commercial Property practice."
Rob brings over 25 years’ experience of real estate transactions advising corporate occupiers, financial institutions, developers, educational and research establishments, investors and individuals. His transactional work covers freehold and leasehold acquisition, disposal and development, business leases, solar schemes, pension schemes (SIPP and SSAS) and property finance. He also regularly supports commercial, construction and corporate colleagues on transactional matters.
His specialist areas of practice include head office and tech campus acquisition and relocation; marina development; portfolio management; commercial and residential development; property finance; and the redevelopment of historic buildings. He joins Howes Percival at Partner level. The press release does not specify his prior firm or prior seniority.
Howes Percival’s Commercial Property team is described as one of the largest and most skilled teams of property specialists outside London, acting for major housebuilders, commercial developers, investors, lenders, business owners, charities, landowners, construction firms and public sector organisations. James Howarth, Partner and Head of Howes Percival’s Oxford office, said Rob is well connected in the local market, has a strong reputation for leading transformative real estate projects and has particular experience with housebuilders and commercial property for the high-performance engineering sector. Howarth added that Rob will enhance the firm’s service offering in Oxford and play a key role in developing the office as it continues to grow.
Howes Percival’s Oxford office was established in January 2024 following the acquisition of specialist commercial, IP and media firm Maier Blackburn, which was founded in 2012 and has a noted reputation in media and entertainment, acting for high-profile clients including the Tolkien Estate.