Property People: Harris Lamb boosts environmental team; Avison Young adds 24 principals to Midlands office

Property consultancy Harris Lamb has developed its growing environmental team with the appointment of an assistant ecologist.

The department, which was formed just 12 months ago, has welcomed Josh Randhawa to its ranks.

Since graduating from Birmingham University in 2013, Randhawa has worked for a number of organisations including the city council and Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park, and will support the team in working across the business’ client portfolio to advise on ecological issues, conduct surveys to ensure developments are compliant.

Dr Holly Smith, director of environment, said: “I am delighted with the way that this team has flourished since we launched the service last February. The demand for advice and support from clients has been overwhelming, and we’re becoming a very strong, busy team.

“Josh is a welcome addition to our team – he brings with him valuable experience across a wide range of environmental skills, including surveying protected species including bats, newts and reptiles. A good bat ecologist is extremely difficult to find, and we’re confident his knowledge will be of great benefit to our offering.”
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Carl Potter

Avison Young has announced the addition of 24 new principals to the company’s Midlands office.

These appointments – part of more than 100 in total – follow the firm’s recent acquisition of GVA, the real estate advisory business.

In the Midlands the new principals are: Craig Alsbury, Mark Birks, James Dair, Sharon French, Michael Gill, Mary Greaves, Nick Hardy, Jonathan Hillcox, Paul Holcombe, Greg Judd, Damian Lloyd, David Martin, Rebecca Millard, Simon Miller, Andrew Moss, Carl Potter, Nick Power, Sharon Reilly, Jason Shaw, Thomas Stratton, Ian Stringer, Guy Thompson, Charles Toogood, David Willmer.

Carl Potter, principal and managing director for the Midlands at Avison Young, said: “The appointment of these individuals to Principal is a reflection of their commitment and hard work in their respective fields.

“Avison Young has a significant partnership culture, exemplified through Principals having a stake in the business which encourages a collaborative working approach for the overall good and growth of Avison Young. This helps to attract the very best people and drive benefits for our clients and communities.”