Gadens Lawyers has boosted its aged care and retirement village team with the appointment of former Minter Ellison lawyer Richard McCullagh.

Joining Gadens as a senior associate, McCullagh brings over 20 years of experience as a real estate lawyer with extensive experience advising on aged care and retirement villages in New South Wales and Queensland.

Prior to his role at Minter Ellison, McCullagh worked in-house for Lend Lease Primelife and the Henry Kendall Group.