Osborne Clarke appoints Bristol planning and environment expert as Partner
Bristol-based law firm Osborne Clarke has recruited Christian Silk art Partner in its growing Planning and Environment practice.
An experienced planning and environment lawyer, Christian supports clients across the energy, infrastructure and built environment sectors on planning and environment matters including strategic advice to clients on their transition to net zero.
He will join Osborne Clarke's Bristol office from Foot Anstey, where he was a Partner and head of the firm's Planning and Environment practice.
Michelle McGurl, Practice Group Head at Osborne Clarke, said: "It's brilliant to have Christian join us, especially at a time of such significant opportunity across the Built Environment and Energy sectors.
"He is a highly skilled and experienced lawyer who will strengthen our growing planning and environment offering, significantly enhancing our team, its expertise and capacity to support our clients.
"Not only will Christian strengthen our planning and environment practice, but he will also help us build new and existing key client relationships and deliver excellent client service on complex, high value infrastructure projects."
Christian also commented: "Osborne Clarke has an outstanding planning and environment practice and a strong reputation in this space. I'm excited to join such a well-established and respected team, which will enable me to further develop my own practice.
"I look forward to using my diverse experience and professional network to meet the growing demands of clients, particularly in the Built Environment and Energy sectors."
