Gilson Gray appoints new head of private client for England

Tim joins the firm from Movera – the parent group of brands including ONP Solicitors, Cavendish Legal Group and Conveyancing Alliance – where he led the private client department. His previous experience also includes 17 years with Laytons LLP, starting as a trainee and progressing to associate partner in the trusts, estates and private client team.

Adding to Gilson Gray’s full-service offering, Tim will look to expand the firm’s private client base and headcount across its London and Lincoln offices.

Last October, the firm announced the acquisition of City of London-based PCM Solicitors, marking the first step of expansion into London and the South East. The deal followed the 2022 purchase of Home Property Lawyers (HPL) in Lincoln.

With offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, East Lothian, Aberdeen, Lincoln, Angus and London, Gilson Gray is one of the fastest-growing law firms in the UK and has plans for further growth into other cities and regions.

Glen Gilson, chair and managing partner of Gilson Gray, said: “Increasing our footprint in England is a strategic focus for the firm and bringing in new expertise and service lines is all part of that ambition. We are pleased to welcome Tim to the team and hope to continue our momentum with further appointments and acquisitions in 2025.”