Hampshire: Blake Morgan strengthens real estate team with new partner appointment

Law firm Blake Morgan has strengthened its team of real estate specialists with the appointment of Chris Dolan as a partner.

Dolan, who joins the firm from Shoosmiths, where he was a partner, brings with him a wide range of experience in working with national and regional house builders on all aspects of land acquisition.

He has recently been involved in advising Linden Homes on land deals in the South East.

Dolan spent part of his early career at Blake Lapthorn, which merged with Morgan Cole last year to form Blake Morgan, and so is effectively making a return to the firm after 10 years. He will be based at the firm’s headquarters at New Kings Court, Chandler's Ford.

He said: “I am absolutely delighted to be re-joining the firm which, now newly-merged, has so much to offer development clients. I am particularly looking forward to working with such a large and experienced specialist team.”

Elizabeth Carr, chief operating office at Blake Morgan, said: “We are dedicated at Blake Morgan to strengthening our teams and focusing on increasing our talent and capacity in order to ensure the best legal services for our clients.

“I am therefore delighted to announce Chris’ appointment, and am sure his expertise and experience will serve to strengthen the team in this thriving sector.”