Pictured above: Oliver Martin
Planning law expert, Oliver Martin, has joined law firm Irwin
Mitchell as a partner in the planning team.
The former Shoosmiths' partner is the latest recruit to join the
growing Irwin Mitchell business and private client team at its
Temple Street offices as it continues to increase the range of
expert legal services on offer.
Fergal Dowling, partner and Head of Business Services in the
Midlands, said: "I am delighted that Oliver, a highly
respected lawyer in his field, has joined Irwin Mitchell to further
strengthen the excellent planning and property services we are able
to offer to our business clients, nationally and regionally.
"He joins a number of other partners and teams we have recruited
over the last year. These appointments continue to enhance
not only Irwin Mitchell's reputation as a 'serious player' among
the Midlands' business community but also the services we are able
to offer through this recession and beyond."
Oliver added: "I regularly came into contact with Irwin Mitchell
on a professional footing, as I looked after the planning interests
of a company while other elements of the property legal
requirements were managed by the team at Irwin Mitchell.
"We developed a mutual respect for each other and so, when I
became aware that Irwin Mitchell was again expanding its business
services' capabilities, I recognised that this was a real
opportunity. I look forward to contributing not only to the
continuing success of this growing practice but also to the
enviable reputation of this dynamic international law firm."
Many business clients regard Irwin Mitchell as a 'law firm for
life' because of the breadth of legal expertise it offers,
including:
• Compliance & regulatory
• Corporate
• Dispute resolution
• Employment
• Private Client services (family, wills, trusts &
probate, conveyancing)
• Insolvency, rescue & recovery
• Intellectual property
• Property & planning
• Wealth management
Oliver, who lives in Sinton Green, Worcestershire, will work
primarily in the Birmingham offices of Irwin Mitchell, drafting and
negotiating planning and related infrastructure agreements and
providing planning advice. His expertise includes advising on the
preparation of environmental statements and issues relating to
listed building, conservation areas and compulsory
purchases.
In addition, he has acted for developers in relation to High
Court challenges and earned a reputation for advising on highways
issues. His client experience includes developers, housebuilders,
registered providers, local authorities and retailers and he
intends to build on his reputation as a leader in his field of
planning, as recognised by Chambers and Partners in their 2009 UK
directory.
Outside of work, Oliver is kept busy as the father of three
young children, whom he hopes will grow to share his passion for
cheering on local rugby club, Guinness Premiership side Worcester
Warriors.