Arada London Appoints General Counsel to Board

Arada London is pleased to announce the appointment of Ashley Fletcher to its Board of Directors as General Counsel. 

The appointment comes as Arada London continues to expand its presence across the capital, with a number of significant projects underway including three in Southwark and three in Camden. The business has a pipeline of more than 15,000 homes across London boroughs. 

Following Arada’s acquisition of Regal London in 2025, the platform further strengthened its position later that year with the acquisition of Thameside West, a 47-acre riverside site in Newham. Ashley played a key role in both the acquisition of Regal by Arada and the Thameside West transaction, advising on and helping to deliver each deal. 

As General Counsel, Ashley will lead the legal function across the business, supporting transactions, development activity and the continued progression of the pipeline, working closely with the leadership team as projects move forward. 

Prior to joining Arada London in 2022 as Head of Legal, Ashley spent several years at international law firm Squire Patton Boggs, and in-house at Balfour Beatty Investments working on a range of development schemes. 

Jonathan Seal, CEO of Arada London commented

“Ashley’s appointment reflects Arada London’s continued investment in senior leadership and its focus on building a robust platform for long-term growth. 

“Ashley has been an asset to Arada London. His judgement continues to be invaluable as we continue to scale the business and navigate an evolving regulatory landscape. He will play a key role in ensuring that we deliver on our ambitions.” 

Ashley Fletcher, General Counsel, Arada London commented

“I am delighted to join the Board of Arada London at such an important time for the business. With a strong pipeline of significant projects ahead, there is a real sense of momentum and ambition. I am excited to play a part in the next phase of growth as we continue towards becoming London’s leading developer.”

About Arada London

Arada London, part of the Arada Group since 2025, is dedicated to shaping high-quality, integrated and sustainable places across the capital. With a pipeline of more than 15,000 homes, the business is one of London’s leading mixed-use developers, with expertise spanning residential, student accommodation, workspace and complex regeneration projects.

Operating across the full lifecycle of the asset – from development and construction through to customer care and asset management – Arada London places people at the heart of its work, creating places that enable communities to thrive. The company also invests in skills and training through its on-site construction academies, helping to open up careers and opportunities for people across the city.

Committed to progress towards net zero, Arada London adopts innovative technologies and modern methods of construction to reduce its environmental impact. Working in partnership with landowners, councils, financial institutions and local stakeholders, the business delivers projects that reflect the diversity and energy of the capital while creating long-term value for communities.

Founded in 2017, the Arada Group is headquartered in the UAE, with additional operations in Australia, and was created to build spaces that enable people to lead healthier, happier and more meaningful lives. Alongside its development business, the Group also operates a portfolio of complementary brands and experiences in sectors such as retail, hospitality, fitness, wellness, industry, education and social impact.