Montagu Evans strengthens planning team

London-based property consultancy Montagu Evans has appointed Will Lingard as partner in its Central London planning team as it continues to expand its planning capability in the capital.

Will joins the firm after a decade at CBRE, where he led its Central London planning offer and secured planning permission for major office refurbishments, mixed-use developments and regeneration projects.

In his new role, he will advise investors, developers and landowners on planning projects across mixed-use, office, hotel and cultural developments in Central London.

Will said: “Central London remains a highly attractive investment market, but the route to delivery has become increasingly complex. 

“Success depends on understanding the local context behind policy decisions, while balancing political, environmental and commercial priorities. 

“Montagu Evans’ clarity of focus and strategic approach to these challenges, combined with its purpose-led culture, really resonates with me. 

“I’m looking forward to being part of the continued growth of the firm’s planning offer and supporting clients on some of the capital’s most complex projects.”

Will’s appointment takes Montagu Evans’ Central London planning team to 17 specialists and follows a series of recent partner hires as the firm strengthens its presence in one of its key growth areas. 

The move comes as London’s planning environment becomes increasingly complex, creating new opportunities across the capital's development market.

Guy Bransby, partner and head of the Central London planning team at Montagu Evans, added: “We are very pleased to welcome Will to the team, reflecting our continued focus on growth and attracting top talent to the partnership. 

“He is a leading consultant in his field, with a strong track record across high-profile projects in Central London – which is one of Montagu Evans’ key conviction areas. 

“His experience will further strengthen our expertise in advising clients on navigating the complexities of an increasingly challenging planning environment across a range of sectors in Central London.”

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