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Birketts—Jonathan Hulley

06 April 2020
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Firm appoints new partner
Law firm Birketts has announced that it has appointed Jonathan Hulley as a partner in its social housing team.

Jonathan is an acknowledged expert in the field of housing and leasehold management law and is also known for advising social housing providers on best practice, policy and procedure.

Commenting on his appointment, Jonathan said: ‘I am delighted to join a firm which has such a strong reputation for high quality client service. I am looking forward to helping to develop a truly national social housing practice and working closely with the growing social housing team to deliver successful outcomes for our clients.’

Chris Schwer, partner, said of the appointment: ‘I am very pleased to welcome Jonathan, who now joins the firm as a partner. Jonathan is an expert in leasehold knowledge and housing management and has many years’ experience working in the social housing sector advising a wide range of clients including investors, landlords, tenants and developers. I am confident that he will make an impressive addition to the team.’

 

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