Interview

This month we speak to Craig Cunningham of Regulyne Group. Craig has a background in leading businesses and operational teams across hospitality, real estate and construction, both in improving performance and helping organisations navigate change. His focus has shifted to the built environment and building safety sector. Regulyne Group exists to be greater confidence and…

I started out my ‘legal life’ by working as a legal secretary, many moons ago, becoming a senior partner’s secretary in the early 1980s. When the partner retired, I became a legal assistant in the property department at Boodle Hatfield where I continued to work for 39 years, crossing paths eventually with both Karen and…

This month, we speak to Lucy Fellows, from The Conservation Room. Lucy specialises in art conservation. Having trained at the Courtauld Institute of Art, she worked for several private conservation studios all over London before setting up her own studio, The Conservation Room, in East London. What is your background and experience in the property…

David has more than 35 years of experience, advising clients on all aspects of non-contentious and contentious construction law. His experience includes drafting, negotiating and amending construction contracts, consultant’s appointments, performance bonds, warranties and guarantees. Why did you decide to become a solicitor?  My interest in law developed from doing an A level in Economics and…

Rebecca Minnich is an audit director for RSM, a leading global network of audit, tax, and consulting firms with a presence in over 120 countries. She has spent a large part of her career working with real estate and property businesses. 1. What is your background and experience in the property industry? I’m an Audit…

This month we interview Roopal Vora, who has over 30 years’ experience in financial services. Roopal has recently established Noble Financial Solutions Limited, a property finance brokerage specialising in tailored lending solutions. 1. What is your background and experience in the property industry? I have worked in Financial Services for over 30 years, with a…

This month, we speak to Real estate consultant, Susan Henning. Where did you start your legal career Having completed a law degree at Leeds, followed by Solicitors’ finals in London, I started as a trainee (or articled clerk as we were known in the mid ‘80s) in a small busy west end firm just off…

This month, we speak to Finance Consultant, Henry Ryder. What has shaped your approach to transactional practice? I have always gravitated towards finance and transactional work – it has been the consistent thread in my career. I started in large international firms working on high-value transactions, which gave me a strong grounding in technically demanding…

This month, we interview Charlotte Malley, Corporate Banking Manager at Handelsbanken. Charlotte joined Handelsbanken as a graduate and now manages a portfolio of corporate customers in the London West end branch, attracting new deposit and lending business to the bank. What is your background and experience in the property industry? My background in the property…

1. Why did you decide to become a lawyer? I decided to pursue a career as a lawyer because I was drawn to the combination of analytical thinking and practical, client-focused work. I have always enjoyed problem-solving, and the legal profession offers the opportunity to apply that in a way that delivers real, tangible outcomes.…