Law firm Davitt Jones Bould has appointed Vivienne King as vice president.
King, who is a former practicing solicitor and general counsel, has more than four decades of real estate experience and previously spent 22 years working for The Crown Estate. She is the past chair of Revo and the chair of the Shopkeepers’ Campaign.
In this new role, King will help Davitt Jones Bould to develop new partnerships and provide strategic advice to the firm.
Madeleine Davitt, senior partner at Davitt Jones Bould, said: “Vivienne is one of our industry’s true leading lights, blending a rare combination of commercial, legal and social expertise. Her strategic input will be invaluable in driving an exciting period of expansion for the firm, while her unmatched sector knowledge will help support our clients through real estate’s rapidly evolving legal landscape. We’re proud to welcome such a respected industry figure to our leadership team, underscoring our commitment to being a gender-balanced firm. I have personally admired Vivienne’s work for years and am delighted to now be working alongside her.”
King added: “Davitt Jones Bould has established a distinctive position as a dedicated real estate advisor, with expertise spanning the breadth of the industry. Combine this with its progressive approach to the business of legal service delivery, and it is exceptionally well placed to support both private and public sector clients navigate an increasingly complex and fast-evolving market. I very much look forward to working closely with the team providing strategic challenge and support to help shape the firm’s expertise, reputation and long-term value and insight for its clients and the wider industry.”
