People: IM Land strengthens planning and technical team; Law firm expands family services department; and more

Two appointments have been made to the planning and technical teams of IM land, the strategic land arm of Solihull-based IM Properties.

Ian Deverell has joined as senior planning manager from Turley, where he was for four years, and Steve King takes the role of senior technical manager after 10 years with Bloor Homes.

Jonathan Dyke, strategic land director for IM Land said continuing to expand the team with industry experts was essential in an ever more challenging landscape.

“Through utilising the depth of skill and experience we have in the team we are able to unlock some of the most technical and complex sites.

“We iron out all the issues and, in some cases complete the infrastructure works, so housebuilders can literally acquire the site and start building.

“Steve’s experience with Bloor Homes is invaluable in terms of understanding a housebuilder’s wish-list for a viable site.

“And Ian has worked with us for some years now as a planning consultant, so we know his proven track record and what he can bring to the table.”

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A Shropshire law firm has bolstered its family division as it moves to meet a growing demand for its services.

mfg Solicitors has made a double appointment at the firm’s Telford office with Beth Tutchener-Ellis joining as a senior associate solicitor and Katy Sawyers, who comes into the 15-strong team as a paralegal.

Tutchener-Ellis is experienced in a variety of family related legal matters including divorce, financial settlements, children cases, domestic abuse, adoption and co-habitation agreements.

Sawyers also has experience supporting and leading on a variety of family-law issues.

Claire Backler, partner and head of the family division at mfg Solicitors, said: “We have experienced many months of sustained growth across the team with more and more people calling on us for advice on a range of complex family matters.

“This is especially true in Shropshire so it’s the right time to add to our team in Telford and respond to that demand.

“Beth and Katy are perfect for us and are already making a telling impact within the team and for our clients. They come into the firm with huge respect and exceptional credentials and will continue to work closely to serve our clients across Telford and Ludlow.”

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Industrial developer and asset manager Chancerygate has appointed a project manager at its Birmingham office.

Darren Jeal joins Chancerygate from the Birmingham office of property consultancy JLL where he was an associate director. A chartered surveyor, he will be responsible for managing the successful delivery of industrial development projects throughout the Midlands.

Chancerygate launched its Birmingham office in November 2018 and recently announced the acquisition of a 6.35-acre site in Colwick, Nottingham. The development will deliver 137,900 sq ft of industrial and warehousing space and has gross development value (GDV) of around £20m.

The Birmingham office is also developing a 31-unit scheme in Coventry in a joint venture with Bridges Fund Management. Named Holbrook Business Park, the site has a GDV in the region of £35m.

Development director and head of Chancerygate’s Birmingham office, Mark Garrity, said: “Darren brings a wealth of experience to the role and is a renowned project manager in the region. He is a fantastic addition to our growing team.

“To meet our ambitious expansion strategy within the Midlands, we need people that are personable, driven and highly capable. Darren has all these qualities in abundance and I have no doubt will play a key role in helping us achieve our goals.”