DAC Beachcroft has announced the strategic appointments of George Parker-Fuller and Andrew Johnson as new partners.
- George Parker-Fuller will join the Newcastle office, enhancing the real estate team’s capabilities with his expertise.
- Andrew Johnson is set to strengthen the commercial dispute resolution team in Leeds, known for his complex litigation experience.
- Both partners previously held leadership roles at Gateley PLC, bringing extensive industry knowledge to DAC Beachcroft.
- These appointments highlight DAC Beachcroft’s commitment to bolstering its services for residential and housebuilder clients.
DAC Beachcroft is strengthening its team by appointing George Parker-Fuller and Andrew Johnson as partners. George is set to join their Newcastle office, bringing his extensive experience in real estate to the team. He previously led the Northern residential development practice at Gateley PLC, where he was also a board member. His expertise spans large-scale residential developments, regeneration schemes, and residential-led mixed-use projects.
Andrew Johnson will join the firm’s commercial dispute resolution team in Leeds. Andrew is highly esteemed for his role in managing intricate and high-value commercial disputes. At Gateley, he led the national commercial dispute resolution unit and the housebuilder dispute practice. His focus on dispute avoidance and strategic advice will be instrumental in providing enhanced service to DAC Beachcroft’s clients.
The addition of these partners is seen as a strategic move by DAC Beachcroft to enhance its offerings in the real estate and commercial sectors. Alison Key, head of real estate, acknowledged the significance of these appointments, noting the wealth of knowledge George and Andrew bring to the firm. She stated, “These appointments are important and strategic hires. George and Andrew bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise that will truly bolster the full-service capabilities we provide to our residential and housebuilder clients.”
Moreover, Suzanne Wharton, who leads the professional & commercial risk North team, highlighted the firm’s growth strategy. She remarked, “Our growth strategy is focused on supporting the evolving needs of our clients through a comprehensive service, underpinned by unparalleled and genuine expertise. Together Andrew and George will be a formidable team, adding both strength and depth to our commercial disputes and our real estate offerings.”
The appointments of Parker-Fuller and Johnson mark a significant step in DAC Beachcroft’s strategic growth, enhancing its legal capabilities.
