What opportunities are there for commercial real estate lawyers post-covid?

How might blockchain influence real estate transactions?

Commercial property (or real estate) lawyers act for a variety of domestic and international clients – including investors and developers, governments, landowners and public sector bodies – on a wide range of transactions, involving everything from offices to greenfield and retail developments, infrastructure projects and the management of shopping malls.

I've seen lots of big developments being built in my home town. What's the commercial context and how do real estate lawyers get involved?

In this masterclass run by Trowers & Hamlins LLP, the firm will discuss real estate law, including who key clients are, the types of project real estate lawyers handle and what a typical day in the life of a real estate lawyer at Trowers looks like.

How will the pandemic impact the future of real estate in towns and cities?

Real estate internships at six leading law firms are now underway, providing graduates with valuable commercial property experience.

Which social trends and legal changes are influencing the real estate sector this year?

Nearly 100% of senior commercial property law professionals said it will be ‘very likely’ or ‘quite likely’ that administrative tasks involved in commercial real estate transactions will be fully automated in the next three years, according to a report published by SearchFlow. 

To the surprise of myself and everyone around me (including my professor!), I've really enjoyed my land law module so far this term. The structure and organisation of the module itself, coupled with the range of clients we get to work with in our problem questions – from residents with personal or familial issues, to businesses selling commercial properties – showcased just how varied this area of law can be.

DAC Beachcroft is expanding its apprenticeship programme by recruiting two new legal apprentices into its real estate team.

William Jay, an associate at Morrison Foerster, outlines what it was about the leading global law firm that stood out to him when he was making training contract applications, as well as what makes it a great place to work. 

City firm Fladgate LLP has introduced a voluntary scheme offering approximately 30 real estate lawyers the option to work a four-day work week from January to March this year.

Leading South East firm Cripps and London firm Pemberton Greenish will merge on 1 December to create a leading practice focusing on real estate, private wealth and growing businesses. The merged firm will be ranked in the top 70 of UK law firms with revenues of c£45 million and create a firm of 465 people, including 66 partners.

What does a business client need to know about the new 'REITs' (real estate investment trusts)?

Experience, whether legal or not, is invaluable Ugo Ebhogiaye, an associate at Trowers & Hamlins LLP, tells us. Learn about Ugo’s time as a paralegal, her remote placement in Oman during the pandemic and what her role as chair of the firm’s Race Ethnicity and Heritage Network involves.

What are the tax issues arising from individual ownership of cryptoassets?

The Legal Practice Course (LPC) is the final steppingstone in my legal studies before commencing a training contract or a full-time job. It took us so long to get here, but what’s it like to actually study this course?

Several top law firms have signed up to a London-based hybrid internship scheme that offers the chance to gain a rounded introduction to commercial property.

Tax work for private clients typically involves advising ultra-high net-worth individuals and families, including trustees and family offices, on managing their assets in a tax-efficient way for the long-term benefit of future generations.