Macfarlanes welcomes lateral private client property partner
Macfarlanes is pleased to announce that Ian Cooke will be joining the firm as a partner in the private client property group. Ian advises major property companies and private individuals on their English property transactions, with a particular focus on prime London residential real estate. Ian joins from Charles Russell Speechlys.
Piers Barclay, head of private client comments: “Ian is a highly regarded leader in his field and we are excited to add a partner of Ian’s seniority, quality and experience to our notable private client property team. Residential real estate is a core part of the offering of our market-leading private client practice. Ian has a mandate to take this practice area forward in a way that reflects the long-term demand that we see from our clients. This is an exciting move for our practice, Ian and the firm as a whole.”
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