LEGAL EXPERTISE THAT
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Our pavilion programme

Day 1 Tuesday 20 May

10.00 – 11.00 Investing in Local Housing Solutions – in association with The Housing and Development Network
The Housing and Development Network, consisting of 43 council-owned housing companies, has a pipeline of 50,000 homes ready to deliver, seeking third-party investment to sustain growth. These companies provide micro-local housing solutions where market models fail, delivering diverse tenures. The workshop will explore case studies on partnership models, risk mitigation, social impact, and financial returns, showcasing successful collaborations and opportunities for socially responsible investments in council-led housing projects.
Invitation only

15.00 – 16.00 The real estate legal challenge café
Drop-in session open to all. Ask us your trickiest real estate legal question – if we can answer it you make a small donation to LandAid, if we can’t you get a free coffee and merchandise.
Open invitation

Day 2 Wedneday 21 May

10.00 – 11.00 National goals, local solutions: Council-Owned Housing Companies Driving Delivery – in association with The Housing and Development Network
This workshop highlights the role of council-owned development companies in tackling the housing challenge where other organizations won't build. By addressing local needs, these companies deliver viable, mixed-tenure schemes on small sites. Case studies will showcase how aggregation and collaboration can scale these efforts to contribute to the national housing target. The workshop will foster dialogue on successes, challenges, and the potential for expanding council-led housing solutions.
Invitation only

12.00 – 13.00 Urban Regeneration and the Journey to Net Zero
Panel session debating the challenges and opportunities in delivering major infrastructure projects within the current public policy context.
Hosted by construction and clean energy legal expert Paul Young and featuring Emma Hatch – Head of Development, Places for London; Jeremy Barker – Director of Banking and Investment, National Wealth Fund; Martin McKay – Chief Executive, Clyde Gateway. This event will be of value to both private and public sector delegates.
Open invitation

16.00 – 17.00 Real estate & Infrastructure networking drinks
Open invitation to all involved in sector with guests including Shepherd and Wedderburn clients, industry body representatives, government and local authorities and media.
Open invitation

Day 3 Thursday 22 May

10.30 – 11.30 Shaking up access to Real Estate
Joint panel session plus networking in partnership with Real Estate Balance featuring: Jo Davis – Managing Director at Avison Young and Chair of Real Estate Balance; Claire MacLean –Partner, Shepherd and Wedderburn; Nadir Ahmed – Senior Advisor and Chief of Staff, Office of Government Property, Cabinet Office; Ghislaine Halfpenny – Director of ESG and Corporate Affairs, Regal; and Dave Davies – Head of Lending, Real Estate at Barclays UK Corporate Banking.
Open invitation