Renowned Corporate Lawyer and Law Firm Leader will Bring Extensive Transactional Expertise, with Emphasis on the Life Sciences, Health Care and Infrastructure Sectors Hamid Yunis, a standout corporate lawyer known for helping global clients navigate highly complex transactions, will join Pillsbury’s London office as partner. Yunis will join the firm’s Corporate practice from McDermott Will & Emery, where he had previously served as the London Office Managing Partner for five-and-a-half years and head of the London Health Care group, having been a key part of the team responsible for significantly growing the office’s headcount and revenue. “Hamid operates a sizeable, multifaceted practice that spans Life Sciences & Digital Health, Health Care, Infrastructure, and Private Wealth—areas that align with Pillsbury strengths, increasing client needs and global trends,” said Firm Chair David Dekker. “He will add new dimensions to our growing London office, expand our substantial cross-border M&A team, and bring valuable connections internationally, especially across the Middle East region.” Yunis operates a diverse transactional practice, advising clients on mergers & acquisitions, private equity investments, projects and corporate finance matters in jurisdictions around the world. He is recognised by Chambers UK for his work on corporate and commercial healthcare matters and has an established track record of bringing innovative joint venture, public-private partnership, and funding structures to market. He also has deep connections in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia—where Pillsbury recently announced its intentions to build upon decades of work in the country by opening an office in Riyadh, in partnership with AlArfaj & Partners—the United Arab Emirates, and the wider Middle East region, regularly advising sovereign wealth funds on health, infrastructure and other investments and transactions. “Hamid joining our Firm will present material benefits to Pillsbury’s global clientele,” said Jeffrey Delaney, Pillsbury’s global Co-head of Corporate & Securities. “His proven ability to achieve ‘trusted advisor’ status with those he represents is a testament to his vast legal knowledge, collaborative approach, and unwavering commitment to clients. We are thrilled that he will soon be on our team.” “Our ability to attract someone of Hamid’s stature onboard is a reflection of Pillsbury’s reputation for excellence, in London and globally,” noted Matthew Oresman, Managing Partner of the Firm’s City office. “Hamid has a wealth of expertise in the dynamic Life Sciences and Health Care sectors and a global profile that fits with the London office’s role as a nexus for international clients. His robust network and successful experience as a London law firm leader position Hamid well to further accelerate Pillsbury already impressive growth in London.” With English and U.S. law capabilities, Pillsbury’s London office helps clients navigate high-stakes and cross-border disputes, transactions and regulatory issues across Europe and throughout the Americas, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Over the past year, the London office has welcomed four partners and nearly a dozen lawyers in total, reinforcing its market leading practices in the office and affording additional depth to meet growing client needs. Recent notable arrivals include Laurence Lieberman, a cross-border disputes partner with deep connections to the Indian and Israeli markets; partner Audrey Koh, with a leading Corporate Investigations & White Collar Defence practice; Korea-focused International Trade partner Sungbum Lee, who splits time between Washington, DC, and London; and Gawain Hughes, an investment funds partner with a standout reputation for work on secondary and co-investment deals. Like Yunis, both Lee and Hughes are Chambers-ranked in their respective practice areas. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

The Hill Group has bolstered its leadership team with the appointment of Alex Woolmore as its new Head of Planning, a move set to drive the company’s expansion and support its ambitious housing delivery targets. In her new role, Alex will provide expert guidance on planning matters, ensuring the smooth progression of existing projects and the successful promotion of the group’s strategic land portfolio. She will also play a key role in identifying and acquiring new sites, helping Hill continue its growth and deliver much-needed new homes. Bringing over 16 years of experience, Alex joins from Related Argent, where she was instrumental in the planning strategies for major regeneration projects, including King’s Cross and Tottenham Hale. A qualified lawyer and seasoned planning expert, she is passionate about placemaking, with a strong focus on creating vibrant public spaces and essential infrastructure. She is also well-acquainted with Hill’s work through her role as a board member at Poplar HARCA, the East London housing association partnered with Hill on the Teviot Estate regeneration. Andy Hill OBE, founder and Group Chief Executive of The Hill Group, welcomed the appointment: “Alex’s extensive experience and passion for placemaking make her a fantastic addition to our team. Her leadership will be instrumental as we pursue our strategic land ambitions and unlock new opportunities under the evolving National Planning Policy Framework. Hill is well-positioned to continue delivering award-winning, community-focused developments, and Alex’s expertise will be key to shaping our future growth.” Alex’s arrival comes as The Hill Group prepares to roll out its new five-year business plan (2025-2030), with a focus on expansion in high-demand areas such as Essex, Cambridge, and Oxfordshire. This aligns with the government’s broader vision for sustainable new towns and thriving communities, addressing the UK’s growing need for quality housing. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Kevin McFarlane has been appointed as a member of Clowes Developments’ Board of Directors with effect from the 1st February 2025. Kevin started his career at Clowes as a trainee in 2007. After initially leaving to widen his experience elsewhere, Kevin re-joined the Group in 2017. Since 2020, he has led the company’s Asset Management department based at Ednaston Park, overseeing the day to day and strategic management of the Group’s diverse land and property portfolio, with responsibility for identifying and maximising opportunities, whilst minimising exposure to risk.  Commenting on his promotion, Kevin McFarlane commented,  “I feel honoured to join the Board of Directors. Having worked for the company for nearly a decade, I realise that opportunities such as this don’t come around too often, and I am extremely grateful for the trust that David, Tom and the other Board Directors have placed in me.  I am excited about what the future holds, and I will endeavour to make a positive contribution as the business continues to evolve and move forward” Managing Director of Clowes Developments, Thomas Clowes added,  “This is my first appointment to the Board in my role as Managing Director and I couldn’t think of anyone better. Brass tacks, Kevin has been responsible for effectively half the groups value and without him and his team the business simply couldn’t function the way it does. I’m looking forward to seeing Kevin push on in his new role and enhancing this critical element of the business.” Clowes Developments is one of the UK’s largest privately owned property groups. Clowes holds over 3,000 acres of land and 15,000 residential plots in 130 development sites across the country, including more than 50 office and business parks.  In a return to ‘business as usual’ after a record-breaking couple of years, the group has presented their recent financial statement with turnover of £154.7m and operating profit of £23m for the financial year 2023-24. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Aggregate Industries, part of the leading Holcim Group, has announced the appointment of Kevin Murgatroyd to its Executive Committee, as Managing Director for its Contracting business. Kevin’s promotion into this role follows more than two years with Aggregate Industries. He joined the business as Regional Director for the South in 2022, managing ten Asphalt plants and the southern contracting business. Since April last year he has had overall responsibility for the Contracting division and its circa 400 employees. Taking up the Managing Director role will now see Kevin lead on the business’ strategy development, maintaining key customer relationships with National Highways and other tier one and two contractors, as well as ensuring strict compliance to sustainability targets. Aggregate Industries is a UK leader in sustainable construction, with clear and specific 2025 goals focussed on decarbonisation, nature, circular economy and people and communities. With a proven track record in a career spanning more than 25 years, Kevin has consistently led improvements in profit margins and operational efficiency, successfully mobilised high-profile contracts and implemented strategic cultural and operational changes. Commenting on his new role, Kevin said: “I’m delighted to have taken up the role of Managing Director for Aggregate Industries’ Contracting business and stepping up to the Executive Committee. Having joined the company two years ago, I can already see the incredible work Aggregate Industries offer to its customers, not only in the services and products we provide, but doing so sustainably. “To work for a company that has such a clear desire to do better for the planet, in a traditionally carbon-intensive industry is really exciting, and there’s so many strides we can take in the Contracting business especially to lower our carbon footprint in our transportation and the products we supply. I’m thrilled to be on this journey with them.” Lee Sleight, Chief Executive Officer for Aggregate Industries, said: “Kevin has a proven track record in leading the operations for a number of high-profile companies, and at the same time demonstrating significant growth and improved profit margins. Since joining us in 2022 he has shown incredible leadership skills and strategic thinking and is so very deserving of his promotion to Managing Director for our Contracting business. I look forward to working with him closer as he joins the Executive Committee at an incredible time of growth for Aggregate Industries.” Aggregate Industries is one of the UK’s leading national surfacing contractors, with over 85 years of experience delivering asphalt and hydraulically bound pavement solutions to projects nationwide. For further information, please visit www.aggregate.com. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

United Trust Bank (UTB) is continuing to expand its property development proposition by hiring Andy Thomson to lead its activity in the Build to Rent (BTR) sector. Andy has been appointed to the newly created role of Senior Director – Operational Real Estate working within UTB’s Property Development business. He will initially focus on delivering loans to developers and investors operating in the Build to Rent sector, before exploring opportunities in adjacent markets including Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) and Co-living. Andy has over 30 years of banking experience gained from senior roles with a variety of lenders including RBS, Bank of Scotland and Secure Trust Bank and within real estate debt advisory at Avison Young, formerly GVA. Andy has worked on a number of significant loans within the UK Living sector since 2016 and has joined UTB from Bank of London and Middle East where he was Head of Real Estate Finance and Private Banking.  Adam Bovingdon, Head of Property Development, United Trust Bank, commented: “Andy’s appointment follows a very successful year for Property Development at United Trust Bank. For the first time in the Bank’s history, we credit sanctioned over £1bn of funding for a variety of residential and mixed use schemes across England and Wales and by the end of 2024 our loans were helping our housebuilder and developer customers create around 4500 new homes. “Build-to-Rent, and the wider UK Living sector, presents a great opportunity for the Bank and Andy’s experience and contacts will help us to develop UTB’s proposition and activity in this increasingly important and exciting market.” Upon joining UTB, Andy Thomson said: “I am excited to have joined such a highly regarded bank with an impressive track record. The UK Living Sector is an attractive real estate asset class for domestic and international capital seeking high quality investment and development opportunities.  2024 saw more than £5bn invested into the UK BTR sector and the UK government’s goal to deliver 1.5m homes over the next five years is an important catalyst for further growth. “Multifamily BTR apartment developments in London and the key regional cities have been the initial focus for the market and it’s exciting to see this expanding into other smaller UK towns and cities, as well as the increasing focus on Single Family BTR developments. UTB is keen to consider all types of schemes proposed by experienced operators.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals