Adrian Bland has joined law firm Shakespeares as head of commercial real estate.
Mr Bland makes the move from Wragge Lawrence Graham & Co, where he was head of the property group for more than ten years.
He was previously head of property and the senior partner of Eversheds in Birmingham.
Mr Bland is chairman of global real estate think tank Urban Land Institute in the Midlands and sits on ULI’s UK executive committee.
Kevin Nagle, group chair real estate at Shakespeares said: “This is a very exciting time for the real estate team.
“Adrian’s involvement and extensive knowledge of the property market will continue our rapid growth and help cement our position as a main player in the sector.
“The Shakespeares property team has clear ambitions and we believe that Adrian has the passion and serious leadership expertise to add real strength to the firm.
“He has trusted relationships with key players in the market and a high profile in both in the Midlands and national property circles.”
Mr Bland will play a role in developing the strategy, profile and client base of Shakespeares’ real estate team.
He said: “Shakespeares has very smartly revolutionised its business and in the teeth of market recession successfully driven forward an ambitious strategy over the last six years.
“The firm’s energy and plans are abundant. Realising that potential is a compelling opportunity and challenge for me.”
