An international law firm with an office in Cheltenham, Charles Russell Speechlys, has appointed a new senior consultant to strengthen its planning and infrastructure team.
Kevin Gibbs, a dual-qualified chartered town planner and lawyer, brings 25 years' experience in planning, highways and compulsory purchase law to the leading firm, which specialises in personal, family, business and corporate private capital.
From his base at the firm's Cheltenham office, Kevin joins a network of Charles Russell Speechlys lawyers across 13 locations in the UK, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Having previously held roles as partner and senior counsel at Womble Bond Dickinson, Kevin is particularly active in advising on energy and transport regeneration and infrastructure schemes; and sits on various business stakeholder groups promoting infrastructure.
As well as focusing on new projects, Kevin will build on the firm’s work for its existing clients, with his appointment marking further investment by the firm in the planning, infrastructure and energy sector.
Kevin said: 'Charles Russell Speechlys is well known for its work in real estate and construction, both in the UK and overseas; and is a great fit for my areas of expertise.
'I am excited to be joining a firm that is growing quickly and has such exciting plans in the pipeline. I am also looking forward to meeting my new colleagues and exploring how we can promote this expanding area of the firm in the wider market.'
Robin Grove, divisional managing partner of construction, real estate and disputes at Charles Russell Speechlys, commented: 'Kevin adds significant bench strength to our division and reflects our continued investment into the real estate and construction sectors, particularly energy and infrastructure projects.
'He brings a wealth of experience across those sectors and will deliver significant value to our clients old and new. We wish him a very warm welcome.'
