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06 September 2019
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Devonshires—Hannah Langford

Development & regeneration expert joins as partner

Law firm Devonshires has welcomed partner Hannah Langford to its real estate and projects team.

Joining the firm from Clarke Willmott, Hannah brings over ten years of experience in property and planning law. She focuses her practice on Registered Provider development in relation to planning, regeneration and merger due diligence. Previously, Hannah served as an in-house lawyer with social housing provider Clarion Housing, and is currently a board member for Kent-based housing association Golding Homes.

Paul Buckland, partner and head of real estate and projects, said: ‘Hannah brings a wealth of knowledge to Devonshires, specifically in relation to development and regeneration. Hannah’s expertise also further reinforces our planning offering to our public and private sector clients, as does her experience working in-house and in private practice. Her appointment underlines our commitment to investing in our team and will benefit our housing association, public sector, private developer and commercial clients as well as supporting our overall housing and regeneration offering.’

Hannah added: ‘I am delighted to be joining Devonshires growing team and helping the firm further strengthen its market position and brand awareness.’

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