Montagu Evans has appointed Will Lingard from CBRE as a partner in its Central London planning team.
Lingard spent a decade at CBRE where he led the firm’s Central London planning offer, securing planning consent for major schemes including West End office refurbishments, mixed-use developments and heritage-led regeneration projects.
In his new role, he will advise investors, developers and landowners on planning projects across mixed-use, office, hotel and cultural developments in Central London.
Guy Bransby, partner and head of the Central London planning team at Montagu Evans, said: “We are very pleased to welcome Will to the team, reflecting our continued focus on growth and attracting top talent to the partnership. He is a leading consultant in his field, with a strong track record across high-profile projects in Central London – which is one of Montagu Evans’ key conviction areas. His experience will further strengthen our expertise in advising clients on navigating the complexities of an increasingly challenging planning environment across a range of sectors in Central London.”
Lingard added: “Central London remains a highly attractive investment market, but the route to delivery has become increasingly complex. Success depends on understanding the local context behind policy decisions, while balancing political, environmental and commercial priorities. Montagu Evans’ clarity of focus and strategic approach to these challenges, combined with its purpose-led culture, really resonates with me. I’m looking forward to being part of the continued growth of the firm’s planning offer and supporting clients on some of the capital’s most complex projects.”
