Weightmans adds to ranks in Birmingham built environment team with leading planning lawyer

Mr Gregory previously held positions as partner and head of planning at Wright Hassall LLP, provides specialist planning advice to developers, investors, landowners, local planning authorities and housing associations.

John Gregory, partner at Weightmans, said: “I am excited to be joining Weightmans' talented planning team and look forward to growing the firm's offering in Birmingham and across the Midlands in particular.

“Weightmans is a firm I have long admired for its depth of expertise and high-quality work across both the public and private sectors. Its commitment to excellent client service and innovative legal solutions, coupled with its ambition to become a Top 30 law firm, aligns perfectly with my professional values and aspirations.”

Karl Jackson, partner and head of built environment at Weightmans, said: “I am delighted to welcome John to the team. He is the go-to advisor for a mix of private and public sector organisation across the Midlands and it is a real asset to have him on the built environment team. I wish him every success with the firm.”

John’s appointment follows that of Abdul Zaheed who joined the firm’s growing real estate team in Birmingham earlier this year.

Harry Rodd