International law firm DAC Beachcroft has today announced the appointment of Real Estate Partners Gerald Kelly and Jim Roberts.

Gerald and Jim join DACB from Macfarlanes, bringing significant development expertise, with particular experience in the housing sector, supporting institutions, funds and private equity. They are joined by Legal Director Rachael Ashton, also from Macfarlanes.

DACB's Head of Real Estate, Alison Key, comments, "These strategic appointments reinforce our extensive team of specialist lawyers and solidify our standing as a go-to firm across real estate. The ongoing realisation of our growth strategy is enabling us to maintain and build upon the strength and breadth of expertise to support our clients' evolving needs, and help them achieve their commercial ambitions in a dynamic market."

Gerald says, "DAC Beachcroft is a top quality law firm that has quietly developed a market-leading real estate practice, with a formidable team of experts and stellar client list. The firm is a great fit for my practice to be part of and to grow, and I'm very excited about the opportunities ahead."

Jim adds, "DAC Beachcroft's success story so far is well known in the market, and I'm very much looking forward to contributing to the firm's future growth. What really makes the move a highly attractive proposition is the opportunity to be part of a firm that is renowned for its culture of collaboration, support and team ethos."

DACB has one of the largest specialist Real Estate teams in the UK. The firm's multi-disciplinary national team works with developers, investors, funds, local authorities, NHS Trusts, insurers, as well as all of the UK leading housebuilders, advising them at every point of the development cycle.