Interview with Clive Bleasdale, head of the property department at Liverpool-based law firm Weightmans LLP
Q What is your role at Weightmans?
A National Head of Property, responsible for the firm’s property teams in each of its five offices which handle significant public and private sector property work.
Q Why did you become a solicitor?
A My Mum suggested it! I didn't listen to her at first, but some time later socialising with a successful Chester solicitor convinced me that law was the career for me.
Q What's the best part of your job?
A Happy clients and completing decent deals, as well as happy and motivated team members.
Q What's the most interesting case you have dealt with?
A Property transaction, acting for Glaxo at Speke which involved the relocation of a mobile newspaper sales trailer some years ago. Current work on complex Town Centre redevelopment and regeneration schemes can be fascinating.
Q What would you have been if you weren't a lawyer?
A Lead guitarist in Echo and the Bunnymen.
Q What would you advise lawyers beginning their legal career in the current economic climate?
A It remains a career with undoubted job satisfaction and rewards for people with enthusiasm, drive and energy.
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