Gateley announces seven promotions in Leeds

Professional services group Gateley has announced seven promotions across its Leeds office spanning both its legal and consultancy divisions.

Leading the promotions is construction specialist Samantha Fozzard, who has been promoted to legal director. Samantha advises on construction disputes, with particular expertise in high-value building safety matters, and acts for housebuilders, developers, contractors, subcontractors and property owners.

Five lawyers have also been promoted to associate: Cordelia Stephens in corporate; Niall Crossley in restructuring; John Gumery in tax; Abi Pawlett in employment’ and James Colvin in construction.

Elsewhere, James Staniford has been promoted to technical director within Gateley Hamer, the group’s specialist property consultancy. 

He specialises in compulsory purchase orders and telecoms infrastructure, advising clients on regeneration and infrastructure projects.

The Leeds promotions form part of a wider round of 69 promotions across Gateley’s UK and Dubai offices, including 11 promotions to partner level.

Roger McCourt, partner and head of Gateley’s Leeds office, said: “It is great to start our new financial year with a series of very well-deserved promotions. 

“These new appointments are testament to the hard work and fantastic results that each of these individuals has delivered to our clients and we look forward to continuing to support them in this next step of their careers.”

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