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02 June 2025
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Gateley Legal—Richard Allan

Construction team welcomes legal director to Manchester office

Gateley Legal has appointed Richard Allan as a legal director in its Manchester office, strengthening its national construction offering. Allan (pictured, left), who joins from Irwin Mitchell, brings 19 years of experience advising on complex disputes across sectors including energy, real estate, and infrastructure. ‘It’s great to join Gateley Legal’s construction team,’ he says. ‘Its national offering is widely recognised within the market.’

Allan has advised clients in the UK, Europe, the US, Russia, and the Middle East, specialising in fire safety and cladding claims, nuclear energy disputes, and engineering project litigation. His role will see him supporting housebuilders and developers with a broad range of construction matters.

Welcoming the appointment, national head of construction Emlyn Hudson (right) says: ‘Richard brings a wealth of valuable experience spanning a wide range of industry sectors, which will really bolster our offering for clients.’ Gateley Legal continues to expand its construction expertise across the UK and internationally.

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