Shoosmiths will be attending and taking part in UKREiiF 2024.
A multidisciplinary team will be returning to this year’s conference in Leeds, with Shoosmiths’ delegation comprising specialists from various fields including planning, construction, real estate investment, development, the living sector, as well as energy and infrastructure.
From Shoosmiths’ involvement with a new commission aimed at tackling England’s housing shortage, to the firm’s expertise advising on major renewable power purchase agreements, the delegation will be sharing their latest insight on the real estate market, key legislation, and helping deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious investment and development projects.
Meet the team
Involvement at this year’s conference
Discussing purpose-built student accommodation’s journey to a £100bn sector
Daniel Halstead, real estate partner at Shoosmiths, will be chairing a panel discussion on unlocking more purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development in the UK
This follows new data from Knight Frank revealing that the value of the UK’s purpose-built student accommodation sector could reach £104bn by 2028 – up from £85.8bn in 2023.
The session will focus on several key factors including streamlining the planning system, navigating the investment landscape and adapting to meet the changing needs of students.
Taking part:
- Chair: Daniel Halstead, partner and PBSA specialist at Shoosmiths
- Bay Downing, investment director at Downing Group
- Shivani Goolab, director at Investec
- Tom Wallis, residence life intern at the University of Leeds
- Sarah Shaw, head of planning at Glasgow City Council
- Rob Waterhouse, Transactions Director, Global Student Accommodation
The discussion will take place on Tuesday 21 May 2024 at 13:00 – 14:00 in the Markets and Sectors Pavilion, Pavilion Avenue. Find out more by visiting UKREiiF’s online programme.
Joining EG for a panel discussion on impact investment
Following supporting EG’s MIPIM 2024 programme, Shoosmiths is partnering with the media title on UKREiiF 2024. This includes Kellie Hatton, real estate partner, participating in a panel discussion on impact investment.
The session – impact investment: transforming lives, enhancing opportunities – will examine public and private sector strategies, focusing on how real estate can positively impact the economy, society, communities and the environment.
- Kellie Hatton, partner and co-head of development, Shoosmiths
- Julie Nugent, chief executive, Coventry City Council
- Tim Newns, managing director levelling up, Office for Investment
- Nick Walkley, principal and UK president, Avison Young
The discussion will take place Wednesday 22 May 2024 at 10:00 – 10:45 in the Tournament Gallery. More information on the session can be found by visiting EG’s UKREiiF programme.
Co-hosting a roundtable with GRI Club on the investment market
Shoosmiths is also partnering with the GRI Club, a real estate networking platform, to co-host a roundtable discussion exploring the current state of the UK real estate investment market and the emerging risks that have the potential to impact the deployment of capital.
Experts from the firm’s real estate investment group will be taking part in the discussion, including real estate partners Patrick Duffy, Kate McCall and Brian Hession.
The discussion will take place Wednesday 22 May at 09:30 - 11:00 in Shoosmiths’ Leeds office. More information on the session and how to join the event can be found here.
Solving the housing shortage with Bidwells
Real estate partner and living sector co-head at Shoosmiths, Lisa Tye, will also be taking part in an open panel discussion, hosted by consultants Bidwells, exploring the housing shortage.
The discussion will examine addressing inadequate housing supply and the impact this has on access to education and employment opportunities.
- Chair: Mark Buddle, residential development partner, Bidwells
- Lisa Tye, real estate partner and living sector co-head, Shoosmiths
- Helen Moore, group director, Orbit Homes
- Katy Lock, director of communities, Town and Country Planning Association
- Mike Wiltshire, director of research, analysis and sponsorship, Homes England
- Anna Strongman, chief executive officer, Oxford University Developments
- Mark Callender, head of real estate research, Schroders Capital
- Vicky Pryce, chief economic advisor, Centre for Economics and Business Research
The session will take place on Tuesday 21 May at 14:00 – 15:00 in the Bidwells Pavilion, Pavilion Avenue. Find out more by visiting UKREiiF’s online programme.
Evidence gathering with Radix Big Tent Housing Commission
As part of Shoosmiths’ involvement with a Commission aiming to tackle England’s housing shortage - led by think tank, Radix, and chaired by Dame Kate Barker CBE – the firm is hosting an evidence gathering session at UKREiiF. The session will bring together market experts to discuss freeing up land for development and specialist housing. This will take place at Shoosmiths’ Leeds office on 23 May.
Shoosmiths UKREiif 2024 receptionThe firm will be hosting a reception during UKREiiF on Wednesday 22 May 2024 from 17:00 - 20:00 at: The Cut & Craft Please consider joining the firm’s delegation and members from across the real estate industry for networking and refreshments. Shoosmiths is now nearing capacity for this event. Please email [email protected] for further information. |
Cycling in a bid to transform lives
Shoosmiths legal director, Matt Nixon, will be taking part in the cycle to UKREiiF 2024 event.
The charity cycle, organised by Club Peloton, will see riders from across the property industry completing either two journeys to the conference, starting in Oxford or Edinburgh.
Matt will be embarking with fellow riders on the South West/Oxford route, completing a 403km journey to the conference in Leeds, with 5,467m of climbing - all to help transform the lives of vulnerable young people, with the charity providing £4.8m in grants since 2006.
The three-day ride starts on Saturday 18 May, with both routes joining just outside of Leeds on the day before UKREiiF 2024 begins. Please support Matt's fundraising efforts.