MIPIM UK: British Land eyes campuses as work and life blurred

MIPIM UK DEBATE: British Land’s head of offices and residential Tim Roberts has said the developer is focusing more on campuses in response to the long-term trend of the blurring of lines between work and life. 

He was speaking at an Estates Gazette debate, in which the panel dismissed claims that the City should be concerned about its post-Brexit occupier future. Daniel Bayley, executive director, BNP Paribas, said he expected a 12-month pause in occupier take-up with a comeback after the UK and European elections. 

Panellists included Max Farrell, partner, Farrells; Tim Roberts, executive director, head of offices and residential, British Land; Dan Nicholson, managing director, UK, Tishman Speyer; and Dan Bayley, Executive Director – Central London Offices, BNP Paribas RE. A presentation was given by Andrew Toy, research manager, EGi Research. Emily Wright, EG's features and global editor was chairing.