Alan Harris becomes Montagu Evans’ new Managing Partner

Alan Harris, this week, takes on the role of Managing Partner of Montagu Evans, its tenth since the partnership’s founding in 1921.

Formerly head of its Advisory Department, with a background in development consultancy, Alan has also led the partnership’s town centre and public sector groups since joining the firm in 2001. He has held a seat on Montagu Evans’ Executive Committee – which runs the business – since 2014.

Previous Managing Partner Rob Bower retired from the role and the partnership on 31 March 2025 following a decade in post.

Alan Harris, Managing Partner at Montagu Evans, said: “We are entering a new phase of growth, backed by considerable investment from our Partners and renewed focus on areas where we can support clients’ ambitions most effectively.

“Montagu Evans remains very proud to be a consultancy-led LLP: small enough for clients to quickly get to the right advice but with scale in our planning, advisory and transactional specialisms to provide extra resource and expertise to unlock complex opportunities for both the public and private sectors UK-wide.

“We’re continuing to invest in our outstanding people, welcoming new talent, promoting from within and expanding our expertise, while continuing to think and act long-term. Major, multi-service instructions continue, and we are excited by the opportunities ahead.”

Longstanding clients of Montagu Evans include Aberdeen, Aviva Investors, Barratts, CBRE IM, Crown Estate, London Square, Regal London and SEGRO, as well as Homes England, the NHS, Network Rail, DIO, TfL and a number of London and UK-wide local authorities.

The partnership is currently advising on regeneration schemes, including Camden Film Quarter, Custom House, Earl’s Court, Bow Goods Yard, Orchard Wharf, the Royal Albert Dock in East London, Festival Gardens in Liverpool, and other major sites nationwide – from estate regeneration to major new settlements. It has recently helped to secure planning approval for landmark sites including the former WWII Kingsway Tunnels, new space for King’s College London on Aldwych, and significant new homes at Westfield London, as well as providing historic environment and townscape consultancy for projects including the Grade II listed gasholders repurposing in Bromley-by-Bow and Smithfield market in Birmingham.