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Jessica has worked in real estate investment for over 20 years – starting out her career at BNP Paribas, before joining Deutsche Bank’s real estate funds business in 2004. She enjoyed a successful, varied career with Deutsche Bank and DWS; first leading transaction teams culminating in €12bn of transactions, and subsequently running European fund management for international investors. Jessica was a pioneer and trusted portfolio manager for the wave of inward capital flows from Asian institutional clients from 2011. She built a multi-billion assets under management (AuM) business for Deutsche Bank, utilising her skills in business building, leadership and investment solutions. In 2023, she became the CEO of DWS UK, overseeing 500 staff and over €200bn AuM across Global Alternatives and Passive public market strategies. As CEO and Co-Founder of Aboria Capital, her ambition is to create an innovative, leading vertically integrated partner for investors in the European Living sector market. In July 2024, Jessica became the President of the British Property Federation (BPF) and joined the board of INREV.

The edge of what's possible: Blue Sky Doing

The edge of what's possible: Out of Sight, Front of Mind

The edge of what's possible

The edge of what's possible: Fight to Win

Lauren King, Of Counsel Knowledge Lawyer in our Property Litigation team, is joined by Lucian Cook, Head of Residential Research at Savills, and one of the UK’s leading housing market commentators, to explore the impact of the newly enacted Renters’ Rights Act 2025 on the private rented sector. 

Join us for a candid and insightful conversation exploring the challenges and opportunities women encounter when managing their finances. Featuring expert guests from Y TREE and Mishcon de Reya, this episode offers practical advice, real-life stories, and strategies to help break down barriers to financial confidence. Whether you want to understand the gender wealth gap, navigate major life events, or simply feel more empowered about your money, this is a must-listen for anyone interested in financial wellbeing and equality.

Join Lauren King, Of Counsel & Knowledge Lawyer in our Property Litigation department as she engages in an insightful discussion with Jonathan Seitler KC from Wilberforce Chambers about the case of London Trocadero (2015) LLP v Picturehouse Cinemas Limited [2025] EWHC 1247 (Ch). *Since recording the podcast the landlord has obtained permission to appeal.

Welcome to the first episode of Market Watch, the new real estate podcast from Mishcon de Reya, where we delve into the opportunities and challenges facing the real estate sector through conversations with key industry players. In this first episode, Susan Freeman, Partner at Mishcon de Reya, speaks with Stafford Lancaster, Chief Investment Officer of Delancey. Stafford, who joined Delancey in 2000, oversees the firm's fund and asset strategies, with a historical focus on London offices and recent leadership in residential, education, and mixed-use developments. He also manages relationships with major co-investment partners and serves as Chairman of the Investment Property Forum (IPF) and Trustee of the Reading Real Estate Foundation at Henley Business School. In this episode, Stafford discusses market headwinds, identifying both cyclical and thematic investment opportunities, the impact of potential political changes, and the importance of public-private partnerships in regeneration projects. He also shares insights on the future of real estate investment and the role of the IPF in promoting research, education, and networking within the industry. Tune in for an in-depth look at the current real estate landscape and expert analysis from one of the industry's leading figures. This podcast is brought to you by Mishcon de Reya, which has one of the largest full-service real estate teams in the UK, acting for clients who are shaping the market. We hope you enjoyed listening to Market Watch. Please join us for the next episode coming shortly. Topics covered:  Market Headwinds Investment Opportunities Political and Economic Impacts Public-Private Partnerships Future of Real Estate Investment

Welcome to the fourth episode of Market Watch, the podcast from Mishcon de Reya where we explore the opportunities and challenges facing the real estate sector through conversations with key industry players.  In this episode, Partner Alice Burlingham (link) and Managing Associate Olivia Fulton (link), speak with Stephen Beard, Global Head of Data Centres at Knight Frank. 

Welcome to the Market Watch, a podcast from Mishcon de Reya, where we delve into the opportunities and challenges facing the real estate sector through conversations with key industry players. In our third episode, Edward Hughes-Power, Partner at Mishcon de Reya, speaks with Paul Williams, Chief Executive of Derwent London. 

Alex Woolhouse, Pro Bono Executive at Mishcon de Reya, looks at the pro bono support that the Black Justice Project with Queen Mary Legal Advice Centre gives members of Black communities with associate, Michelle Chiu. Lawyer and activist, Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu talks about the legal issues that Black people face and the need for pro bono assistance. 

Alex Woolhouse, Pro Bono Executive at Mishcon de Reya explores the type of intimate image abuse that associate, Katie Mehew has seen at the SPITE clinic with Queen Mary Legal Advice Centre. Helen Mort, poet and survivor of Intimate Image Abuse talks about her experience and Kate Parker from the Schools Consent Project talks about the need for education in this area.

Alex Woolhouse, Pro Bono Executive at Mishcon de Reya, delves into the legal issues that the LGBTQIA+ community face with Dani St James from Not A Phase and Helen Randall from Stonewall Housing. Mishcon de Reya trainee, Apolloniya Vlasova discusses the pro bono work she does with Pink Law at Queen Mary Legal Advice Centre. 

Tyler discusses his background working through financial crises in Asia and Europe, and how these have led to a deep understanding of sovereign and institutional real estate investors. Seaforth Land's innovative approach to redeveloping and restoring heritage buildings .  is discussed as an innovative force  for its innovative approach to redeveloping and restoring heritage buildings in central London.

In this podcast, the pair talk about the background to the Renters (Reform) Bill, the key changes for landlords and tenants proposed by the Bill, and timings for implementation. 

Joanna Lampert, a Partner in Mishcon de Reya's Property Litigation Group, is joined by Victoria Liddle of Allsop for an update on receivership in the context of the UK real estate market. In this podcast, the pair talk about the role of the fixed charge receiver, how they are appointed and their main powers, as well as providing guidance for both lenders and borrowers in relation to the receivership process. 

The Early Careers Insights Podcast is a new series exploring the Solicitor Apprenticeship programme at Mishcon de Reya. Applications for our next round of apprenticeships beginning in October 2023 will close on 6 January, and this podcast can serve as your guide through the process. Each episode shares insights into life at Mishcon de Reya, our culture and the people who work here. For the final episode of this series, Solicitor Apprentice Ruya Pancar is joined by Muzammal Mushtaq, a first-year Solicitor Apprentice and Emma Boxall, our Early Careers Assistant. They talk about the application process for the Solicitor Apprenticeship programme and share some useful hints and tips for each stage.

The Early Careers Insights Podcast is a new series exploring the Solicitor Apprenticeship programme at Mishcon de Reya. Applications for our next round of apprenticeships beginning in October 2023 will close on 6 January, and this podcast can serve as your guide through the process. Each episode shares insights into life at Mishcon de Reya, our culture and the people who work here. In episode 3, Solicitor Apprentice Lizzi Horner is joined by second-year Solicitor Apprentice Molly Kiely to talk about your average day as a Solicitor Apprentice, and dispel some common apprenticeship myths. Molly gives a detailed account of her day-to-day work in addition to what she gets up to outside of the office.

The Early Careers Insights Podcast is a new series exploring the Solicitor Apprenticeship programme at Mishcon de Reya. Applications for our next round of apprenticeships beginning in October 2023 will close on 6 January, and this podcast can serve as your guide through the process. Each episode shares insights into life at Mishcon de Reya, our culture and the people who work here. In this episode, Solicitor Apprentice Ruya Pancar is joined by second-year Solicitor Apprentice Kira Shaw and Early Careers Advisor Thomas Hogan. They discuss the details of the Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme, what it entails and the benefits of pursing the apprenticeship route into the legal profession, as opposed to the more traditional route.