Graham Cope, former Redrow PLC group legal director and executive board member, has been appointed as a director by PLS Solicitors.
With a career spanning legal, compliance and commercial operations, Cope has a deep understanding of the new-build sector. He held several senior leadership roles at Redrow PLC, including group company secretary, group head of legal, and director on the executive and operational boards.
The appointment mark PLS Solicitors’ commitment to supporting the new-build residential market and reinforces their alignment with the needs of national and regional house builders. The company commented:
“His in-depth knowledge of the newbuild process and experience managing a national in-house plot sales team offers a unique perspective, ensuring that PLS continues to deliver a legal service that developers can trust to support their buyers efficiently, professionally and at scale.”
Cope said of his new role:
“PLS is a progressive and fast-growing firm with a clear focus on supporting the homebuying journey. I’m delighted to be joining at a time when the business is investing in both people and processes to deliver on that promise – especially for the housebuilders who place their trust in us to look after their purchasers.”
Rob Thomas, joint chief executive at PLS, commented:
“Graham’s appointment reflects our ambition to enhance the depth of experience across our leadership team. He understands exactly what developers expect from their panel firms – consistency, responsiveness, and high standards of service for their purchasers. His insights will help us continue to meet those expectations and evolve with the industry.”
Pictured left to right are Rob Thomas, Graham Cope and Aash Dhand (joint chief executive)
