Gateley Legal appoints new partner

Gateley Legal has strengthened its specialist residential development team with the appointment of Brian Dowling as partner.

Brian brings 18 years of experience advising on residential development and regeneration projects, including complex schemes involving the public and third sectors. 

He has worked with housebuilders, developers, councils, registered providers and national regeneration bodies.

Brian said: “It is truly exciting to join such a strong national residential development team at a time where the demand for new housing has never been greater. 

“The team covers it all, from acquisition through to plot sales and, uniquely, offers so much more to clients through its complementary consultancy businesses. 

“This is of particular interest for long term projects and regeneration schemes, where having a multi-disciplinary offering centred around core legal expertise is extremely beneficial for supporting clients with overcoming the continued challenges to delivery.”

Brian’s appointment forms part of Gateley Legal’s ongoing investment in its residential development offering across the South, following recent growth in its London and Guildford offices.

The firm acts for 18 of the top 20 housebuilders in the UK and handles around £2.5 billion in residential plot sales each year. 

Brian will support clients across the region, further strengthening Gateley Legal’s position as a leading specialist in residential development law.

Andy Wilson, partner and national head of the residential development team at Gateley Legal, added: “We have invested heavily in the recruitment of exceptional senior talent within our team throughout the past 12 months, including multiple appointments across our Reading, Guildford and London offices, as part of strategic plans to bolster our offering in the South to meet market demands. 

“Brian brings a wealth of valuable experience to the team and it’s great to have him onboard as we continue to service some of the biggest names in housebuilding, as well as developers and land promoters, on immediate and strategic land, large-scale regeneration, urban redevelopment and private rented sector schemes including Build-to-Rent.”   

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