DAC brings in Manchester property head

Davies Arnold Cooper (DAC) has appointed a new head of real estate in Manchester with the hire of Pinsent Masons senior associate Peter Williams.

Williams has been brought on board to expand the firm's growing North West real estate client base.

The appointment follows the acquisition of Manchester-based construction boutique Moore & Co in November 2006 and the recent acquisition of KSB Law this month (www.thelawyer.com, 2 January).

DACfirmwide real estate chief Robert Lee said: "Peter joining us confirms the momentum that's gathering for our firm and the next five years should be exciting times for our firm and our clients."