Full-service real estate law firm Maples Teesdale has appointed Paul Burke as managing partner. Burke has been a partner at the firm since 2010 and he will take over from Chris Wilkinson, who is stepping down after six years as head of the firm, on 1 April.
Burke has identified three key objectives for his tenure as managing partner: enhance Maples Teesdale’s position as the leading full-service law firm to the real estate industry in the UK; unlock new practice areas and develop the complementary service offerings within the firm; and nurture talent and enable the Maples Teesdale team to embrace leadership and responsibility skills early in their careers as part of their pathway to partnership.
Burke said: “Maples Teesdale is a pre-eminent firm in the real estate sector and it’s a huge honour to be the new managing partner of such a strong team that supports our clients to deliver their strategic goals. I’m grateful to my predecessor Chris Wilkinson for his leadership and enabling me to take forward a business that’s in great shape, with a growing roster of exceptional clients and a highly talented team.
“I look forward to building on this success with the support of my colleagues, unlocking new opportunities, continuing our growth trajectory and delivering on our commitment to be the real estate industry’s leading full-service legal practice.”
