Ex-Ashurst real estate chief set to retire from firm

11 November 2011 | By James Swift

Dear made partner at the firm in 1990 and was head of the real estate department for four years until April 2011. He handed in his notice 18 months ago and is expected to retire at the end of the financial year.

David Evans and Richard Vernon replaced Dear as heads of real estate, with Evans looking after the European practice and Vernon in charge of London.

“After more than 30 years in law and 22 as a partner at Ashurst, I’m retiring at the end of this financial year,” said Dear.

“From the day I arrived in 1989, I very quickly felt at home and I will always retain a strong affection for the firm. It goes without saying that I’ve worked with many highly talented people here and I’ve no doubt that our real estate practice will continue to flourish.”