Montagu Evans has further increased its planning capability with the appointment of Mark Gibney as partner.
Gibney is joining the planning and development consultancy from Avison Young, where he was head of planning at its London office. He has more than 30 years of experience in planning for major projects, largely in the housing and regeneration sectors, and brings with him strong links with public sector organisations. In addition, he undertakes expert witness work including local inquiries and litigation.
In his new role he will support new and existing clients to profit from opportunities across the capital, with specific focus on the outer London boroughs. This will include working with housebuilder, landowner, investor, developer and public sector clients, plus close collaboration with Montagu Evans’ specialists in other disciplines including the historic environment and townscape, agency, advisory and viability.
The move comes after a spate of hires in the planning team, with 14 new recruits appointed in the past year.
Craig Blatchford, head of planning at Montagu Evans, said: “Mark will build on our existing borough specialisms and step up our expertise in other key geographies across London to support clients bringing forward a wide range of schemes. His skill set, connections and local knowledge – especially in the outer boroughs and particularly around residential-led schemes – stand out, and his enthusiasm for supporting our next generation of planners will be hugely valuable as the team grows further in the months ahead.”
Gibney added: “I have known and respected the Montagu Evans team for many years, not just from projects across London, but through its work across a wide range of sectors. In particular, I have regularly worked in tandem with its specialist heritage and townscape partners to deliver success for shared clients.
“Its collaboration, strong sense of partnership and commitment to supporting team members are all important factors as I take on this new role and get back to working closely with clients and supporting their plans.”
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