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13 September 2019
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Weightmans—Brian Ghatan

Commercial real estate specialist joins as partner 

National firm Weightmans has strengthened the real estate team with the appointment of partner Brian Ghatan.

Joining the firm in the Manchester office, Brian moves after more than eight years with Addleshaw Goddard. He advises on a wide range of commercial real estate matters, including joint ventures and refinancings.

Brian commented: ‘Weightmans has a strong reputation for delivering high quality advice on all aspects of real estate and property for both public and private sectors. The firm embraces technology as a way to drive results for clients, which is well received in the market.

‘I’m delighted to be joining the team at a time of such growth and development for the business and look forward to working with colleagues across the firm to embrace new ways of working and adapt to new demands and opportunities.’

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