Trowers & Hamlins has bolstered its Projects and Construction offering in the West Midlands with the hire of new partner Rachael Hobbis.
Rachael will be based at the firm's Birmingham office and has vast experience in advising private and public sector clients on non-contentious and contentious construction related matters, as well as providing risk management advice during the life cycle of projects. She has advised a wide range of project stakeholders including residential and commercial developers, healthcare operators and NHS Trusts, educational institutions, financial institutions, hotel and leisure operators, occupier end users, consultants and contractors.
A qualified lawyer of 18 years, Rachael joins Trowers from Higgs LLP, where she helped to establish the firm's Construction team.
Stephanie Canham Head of Projects and Construction at Trowers & Hamlins, commented:
"I'm pleased to welcome Rachael to the team. With her vast experience and excellent client relationships across the West Midlands, Rachael is well positioned to add considerable value to our construction offering as we continue to expand."
Rachael added:
"I am delighted to join Trowers & Hamlins and contribute to the growth of its dynamic Projects and Construction team in Birmingham. Trowers is a firm that is renowned for its work in the construction sector, so I am excited to be joining the team and look forward to working alongside my colleagues as we look to expand our capabilities and drive continued success."
