Montagu Evans has added to its historic environment and townscape team with the appointment of Emma Lawrence as an associate.
Lawrence joins the partnership from Savills, where she managed large-scale projects, with a particular focus on heritage, retrofit and urban design for developers, owners and occupiers, including Brookfield, Canary Wharf Group and Durham University.
Montagu Evans said the recruit also brings established relationships with central London local authorities, Historic England and architects, masterplanners and development managers.
The company added that Lawrence will strengthen its 28-strong team and support the business’s focus on central London planning, drawing on 12 years’ experience across the public, private and charitable sectors to offer balanced, strategic advice to clients navigating complex projects.
Montagu Evans provided heritage and townscape on M&S’s Oxford Street plans and is advising on new plans for Earls Court Olympia, Custom House and Highgate Cemetery, among others, as well as providing specialist advice on tall buildings in the City of London and elsewhere.
Timur Tatlioglu, head of historic environment and townscape at Montagu Evans, said in a statement: "Montagu Evans specialises in delivering our clients’ aspirations through strong relationships, experience, and our expert advice. Emma’s public and private sector experience and knowledge of delivering complex schemes across the capital will offer additional support to our clients as our planning team continues to grow."