Planning and development consultancy Montagu Evans has hired Mark Gibney from Avison Young as a partner.
Gibney, who was head of planning at Avison Young’s London office, has more than 30 years’ experience in securing planning permission for numerous high-profile projects including high density, mixed-use and tall building developments.
In his new role, he will focus on working with housebuilders, landowners, investors, developers and public sector clients, and will collaborate with the firm’s specialists in other disciplines, including the historic environment and townscape, agency, advisory and viability.
Craig Blatchford, head of planning at Montagu Evans, said: “Mark will build on our existing borough specialisms and step up our expertise in other key geographies across London to support clients bringing forward a wide range of schemes. His skillset, connections and local knowledge, especially in the outer boroughs and particularly around residential-led schemes, stand out and his enthusiasm for supporting our next generation of planners will be hugely valuable as the team grows further in the months ahead.”
Gibney added: “I have known and respected the Montagu Evans team for many years, not just from projects across London, but through its work across a wide range of sectors. In particular, I have regularly worked in tandem with its specialist heritage and townscape partners to deliver success for shared clients. Its collaboration, strong sense of partnership and commitment to supporting team members are all important factors as I take on this new role and get back to working closely with clients and supporting their plans.”
