DWF strengthens national planning team

Global legal and business services provider DWF has appointed Stephen Webb as partner and head of its national planning team, alongside three further hires across the UK.

Stephen joins with more than 35 years’ experience in planning and planning law, having previously held senior roles at Dentons, SJ Berwin and Clyde & Co.

A dual-qualified planner and solicitor, he advises on major development projects, compulsory purchase, highways and wider planning matters for developers, investors and local authorities.

Stephen, who will be based across DWF’s Leeds and London offices, said: “I am delighted to be joining DWF. 

“The firm has a strong client base, an ambitious real estate practice and provides a significant opportunity to grow its profile in the planning market. 

“I am looking forward to working with colleagues across the firm to support existing clients, strengthen the planning team and help drive its future growth.”

The appointments also include legal director Rachael Coulsting in Birmingham, alongside solicitors Francesca Dykes in London and Catherine Losty in Belfast, further strengthening DWF’s national planning capability.

Melanie Williams, global head of real estate at DWF, added: “Stephen is a highly respected planning lawyer with an exceptional breadth of experience across public and private sector work. 

“His deep market knowledge, leadership experience and strong client relationships will be a tremendous asset to our real estate team as we continue to grow our planning capability. 

“We are very pleased to welcome him and our other new planning lawyers to DWF.”

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