Pinsent Masons has bolstered its planning practice, with the hire of Shoosmiths’ national practice head Ian Gilbey.

Gilbey is set to join Pinsents’ six-partner planning team early next year and will jointly lead the group alongside existing head Richard Ford. At Shoosmiths, Gilbey has been replaced as head of the group by planning partner Kirsten Hewson, who takes over with immediate effect.