The Birmingham office of law firm Shoosmiths has strengthened its real estate practice with a further partner hire.
Chris Morris joins the firm's office in Colmore Row from Gowling WLG where he spent more than 16 years advising developers, operators and investors on major regeneration schemes and real estate transactions.
He brings specialist experience advising on build-to-rent and data centre assets, having supported operators and investors in these areas for many years.
This appointment is the latest boost to Shoosmiths' real estate team which welcomed six new partners and legal directors in 2023.
Most recently, it hired construction and engineering partner Jody Kite who arrived at the firm from national developer Dandara.
Mr Morris said: "I'm thrilled to join Shoosmiths' real estate practice and a team that is truly making a difference in the property industry.
"The strength of the firm's real estate investment and development groups, in particular, were key draws.
"I'm looking forward to supporting the team and clients to help bring forward the developments needed to transform the UK's built environment and infrastructure."