Realty Law strengthens leadership team with new senior hire

A Birmingham-based law firm specialising in commercial property debt collection, has announced the appointment of one of the region’s leading property litigators.

Realty Law Limited has hired Darren Clegg to lead the commercial property debt collection practice and develop its extensive portfolio of regional and national clients. 

A former partner at national firm Shoosmiths, Darren is a property litigator who has specialised in commercial and residential property dispute resolution for almost 25 years. 

He has previously worked at Martineau Johnson (now Shakespeare Martineau) and Wragge & Co (now Gowling WLG). 

Darren is also honorary secretary of Bournville Rugby Football Club and a founding trustee of Avery Fields Community Sports Trust, a charity promoting sport and recreation in the West Midlands area. 

Gregory Emms, Director of Realty said: "We are very pleased that a lawyer of Darren's experience and skill has joined us. He has an outstanding track record in advising on all aspects of property management and commercial debt recovery involving land. We know that our commercial clients, who want their debts collected quickly and cost-effectively, will benefit from his appointment."

Darren Clegg said: "I'm pleased to be joining Realty at this exciting time in its development.  As the economy returns to normal, there will be further opportunities for growth and I look forward to driving Realty's business forward."