Montagu Evans celebrates growing Partner numbers in largest ever promotion cohort

Montagu Evans has announced its latest round of promotions, increasing Partner numbers and recognising a total of 35 people across its business.

The promotions – its largest ever cohort – reflect the partnership’s continued focus on empowering and developing its people as it delivers the firm’s long-term growth agenda under new leadership.

Four new Equity Partners and six new Salaried Partners [pictured] have been appointed from 1 April 2026:

• Joining its ranks of Equity Partners are: Kate Falconer Hall (Historic Environments & Townscape (HEaT), Ben Monk (Rating), Adam O’Neale (Industrial & Logistics) and Richard Thomas (Land & Living).
• Promoted to Salaried Partner are: Issy Battcock (Valuation and Investment Advisory (VAIA), James Huish (Central London Planning), Kellie Laing (Clients, Brand, Markets), Emma Lawrence (HEaT), Colin Sinclair (Housing & Land Planning) and Gregor Wilson (Rating).

New Senior Associates, Associates and Seniors also represent the firm’s deep expertise and breadth of talent across its Planning, Advisory, Commercial & Agency departments:

• New Senior Associates are Josh Boreham (Offices and Industrial & Logistics), Sarah Gibbs (Residential Valuation Advisory (RVA), Emma Gill (Central London Planning), James Leuenberger (Central London Planning), Ellen Moore (Housing & Land Planning), Tristan Paterson (Retail & Leisure), Tom Pemberton (Central London Planning), Lisa Proudfoot (Scotland Planning), Katie Seabourne (VAIA) and Alister Stewart (VAIA).
• New Associates are Zelie Batchelor (Housing & Land Planning), Dale Beckley (Rating), Ben Clark (HEaT), Ben Dakin (Housing & Land Planning), Jack Hitchcock (RVA), Felix Lovell (Rating), Robbie Mattiuzzo (Rating) and Matt Roberts (Retail & Leisure)
• Joining the cohort of Seniors is Bridget Crossley (HEaT), Andrew Dykes (Rating), Izzy Mayhew (HEaT), Lulu Moakes (VAIA), Bethan O’Sullivan (Housing & Land Planning), Kelly Salman (Rating) and Rachel Slater (Development Advisory)

Alan Harris, Managing Partner at Montagu Evans, said: “Our people are the foundation of our success, and these promotions recognise the exceptional talent and commitment within this partnership.

“New Equity and Salaried Partners from within the firm, along with our continuing programme of Partner hires in key conviction areas, continue to strengthen the business and drive our future growth. Clear pathways for progression and support for everyone to fulfil their potential reinforce our One Firm approach and collaborative culture. This is our largest ever round of promotions and everyone who is part of it should be celebrated.”