Osborne Clarke partner Gary Lawrenson has been named as the new chair of the Property Litigation Association.
Lawrenson (pictured) takes over from Kerry Glanville, partner and head of the London office at Cripps Pemberton Greenish, after her year in charge.
In other appointments, Hogan Lovells partner Mathew Ditchburn becomes vice chair and treasurer, while Peter Bourke, senior partner at Wilsons, is the new chair of the Law Reform Committee.
“It is a great honour to become chair of this wonderful association,” Lawrenson said. “Our motto for the rest of this calendar year must be #getonsafely during Lockdown 2.0. This spirit of endurance is, perhaps, best epitomised by Rebecca Campbell and her Education and Training Committee, who have organised a brilliant virtual programme next month to replace our usual annual Autumn Training Day, despite multiple setbacks.
“Our members can rest assured that we will continue to agitate for change in political, administrative and economic spheres as the true voice of our industry – whatever 2021 throws at us.”
The PLA, which this year celebrated its 25th anniversary, represents professionals specialising in property litigation across the UK and has 1,400 members.
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