HBJ Gateley Wareing recruits first new partner

REAL estate lawyer Dean Copley has become HBJ Gateley Wareing’s first new partner hire at its Manchester office.

Mr Copley is joining the 30-strong team from Addleshaw Goddard. He has a track record of working with major national retailers and property developers.

HBJ Gateley Wareing senior partner, Michael Ward, said: ‘Dean’s recruitment marks another significant step in the development of HBJ Gateley Wareing in Manchester.

“With a number of major deals recently completed and the opening of our new office in the city at Ship Canal House, we are excited to welcome a new partner of Dean’s quality to the firm.’

Mr Copley added: “To be joining HBJ Gateley Wareing at this exciting time in its development is a huge incentive and I am delighted to be joining what is already one of Manchester’s largest real estate legal teams.

“As a national legal brand with great strength and depth across the full range of commercial disciplines HBJ Gateley Wareing has made the move a very easy one for me.

“Already from talking with Rod Waldie (Manchester office head) and other partners within the firm I know that I am going to feel very much at home as part of such an entrepreneurial and client-focused team.’