The Brief talks to

David Watson – partner at Geldards LLP, on his career, what’s in store for the property market in the East Midlands and multi-office collaboration

Nicola Tobin - legal director at Marshall Commercial Development Projects Limited – on the challenges and benefits of working in-house

Clive Read, real estate partner at Veale Wasbrough Vizards – on his career, the property market and his recent move from SGH Martineau

Paul Warburton, managing associate at BCL Legal’s London office – discusses the trends and his expectations of the legal market in the Capital and South East

Mark Gay, partner at Hamlins – on his new role and making the move from Burgess Salmon

Mark Haywood, partner and head of the Nabarro Manchester office – about his career, his life and what makes him a good lawyer

Andrew Robertson, general counsel & group company secretary at Hargreaves Services PLC

William Boss, managing partner of KWM – discusses his recent appointment, international collaboration & the firm’s expansion plans

Mike Blood, JMW’s new head of corporate – on his move, growth and the speculation that he’ll be launching sector groups

Jamie Singer, founder of Onside Law, on establishing the firm, its future and Naomi Campbell

James Hanratty, head of legal at Trainline, on his role, technology and the reality of working in-house

Phillip Gilmore – managing partner at Vincents – on his career, growth & future investment