Firm welcomes new head of planning & environmental
Hugh James has announced the arrival of partner Alex Madden to the new role of head of planning and environmental.
Formerly head of planning and environmental at Thrings in Bristol, Alex has more than 20 years’ experience across contentious and non-contentious planning matters covering residential development, retail and leisure, agricultural development, waste planning, and renewables.
Alex’s practice extends across the private and public sector, advising clients such as major UK housebuilders, developers, joint ventures, corporate occupiers, investors, landowners, tenants and financial institutions.
Ioan Prydderch, divisional director and partner at the firm, commented: ‘I am thrilled to welcome our new partner Alex Madden to head up our planning and environmental work at Hugh James.
‘Planning and environmental issues play a crucial role in all major developments, and we know from our existing clients that sound advice on these areas is in high demand across the public and private sector.
‘Alex is an out-and-out specialist in this area. His arrival is fantastic news for the evolution of our business division and expanding the high-quality service we deliver our clients.’
Commenting on his appointment, Alex said: ‘Hugh James has a well-established reputation in property and construction and there is an increasing demand for environmental and planning advice from the firm’s clients. Establishing a dedicated team to deliver this was the natural step to take and I am thrilled to take on my new role.’
