Brian spearheads innovation within BCLP’s global real estate practice.  His role focuses on shaping the department’s portfolio of innovation projects and solutions, including working with the practice group to best leverage the firm’s lawtech capabilities, promoting new ways of working, and developing engineered solutions to drive efficiency and add value for clients.

Brian has 20 years’ combined experience across the legal and technology industries.  This includes more than a decade as a former senior real estate lawyer at one of the world’s largest law firms (now non-practising), where he advised on a wide spectrum of investment, development, asset management, real estate finance and corporate real estate transactions.

Prior to joining BCLP, Brian was Head of Legal Engineering & Innovation at a leading technology startup, playing an integral role in driving forward the development of innovative new legaltech/proptech products.  He has particular experience in the artificial intelligence sphere, including significant practical experience of applying AI to legal content and working as part of multi-disciplinary teams to refine and optimize AI models.

Brian is passionate about delivering purposeful and impactful change in the legal industry, and unlocking the possibilities afforded by new technologies to enhance client experience and deliver more for less.