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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.

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 HeadwindsInvestment OpportunitiesPolitical and Economic ImpactsPublic-Private PartnershipsFuture 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.