London - Glazer Delmar, the well-established South London solicitors has appointed Gerard O'Toole, formerly a salaried partner and Head of Housing at Marsons Solicitors in Bromley, Kent to spearhead the expansion of its housing division.

Michael Glazer, Senior Partner says:- '' Within the past year, Glazer Delmar has been carefully reviewing its business mix and has now developed a plan to re-position the firm in the market-place by placing greater emphasis on non publicly-funded work''.

'' Gerard O'Toole's arrival is the first strategic appointment that we have made in connection with this plan and within the next few months he will be followed by others to develop the firm further into commercial property and employment work. Gerard comes to us with an excellent reputation in the field of advising and representing Registered Social Landlords on tenancy management and related issues. - we all look forward to working with him ''.

At present, Glazer Delmar's 5 strong housing department works with a number of housing associations and Mr. O'Toole's brief is to build on the firm's established expertise and substantially increase this side of the business within the next couple of years.

Established in 1989, Glazer Delmar is now one of the largest law firms in South East London with 42 staff, including 4 partners and 20 solicitors/fee earners currently specialising in Immigration, Family, Conveyancing, Personal Injury, Wills & Probate and Housing.

For further information, please contact:-

Andrew Byrne
Practice Manager
Glazer Delmar Solicitors
223-229 Rye Lane
London
SE15 4TZ

Telephone:- (020) 7639 8801
Fax:- (020) 7358 0581
E mail:- press@glazerdelmar.com