Irwin Mitchell promotes two new real estate partners  

Brian Dowling and Nicola Gooch, Irwin Mitchell.

In its latest round of partner promotions, national law firm Irwin Mitchell has promoted two real estate lawyers to Partner level.

Brian Dowling who will be based in the firm’s Southampton Development team has been made partner in Real Estate and Nicola Gooch in the Gatwick office will be a partner in Irwin Mitchell’s Planning team.

Together with 6 other partner promotions at Irwin Mitchell, 43 per cent of Partners at the firm are now female.

Adrian Barlow, National Head of Real Estate at Irwin Mitchell said: “We are proud to announce the promotion of both Brian and Nicola who are talented lawyers. They have both made a strong contribution to Irwin Mitchell and demonstrated excellent work for their clients and I’m delighted to congratulate them on their success. Investing in our people is essential as we continue to grow our national real estate offering across the UK, from the seven of our UK offices that offer legal services to the business community.”

Irwin Mitchell’s National Real Estate practice now has over 30 real estate partners offering the full range of commercial and residential legal advice. The commercial practice is focused around housing, strategic land, investment & asset management and retirement living. The planning team is eight-strong and covers clients across the UK including Jasper Group, Roffey Homes, Store Properties, Welbeck Land and Westerleigh.

The appointments take effect from 1 May.