​BoKlok UK appoints Helen Robinson as General Counsel

Helen Robinson has joined BoKlok UK as new General Counsel. Helen was formerly a Partner at Pinsent Masons LLP specialising in housing-led regeneration schemes and has worked for both public and private sector clients throughout her career.

Her key projects include: acting for Manchester City Council in relation to the Northern Gateway partnership with Far East Consortium - a £1bn+ development over 155 hectares; advising Basingstoke and Hampshire Councils on their recent joint venture with Urban & Civic and Wellcome Trust to deliver over 3,500 new homes at Manydown Garden Village; acting for Morgan Sindall Investments on its multi-site property JV with Hertfordshire County Council; and working closely with Homes England for many years. Helen has also delivered a number of high profile and complex commercial development projects including legacy venues at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and the News Building in London.

In her new role as General Counsel, Helen will continue to guide BoKlok UK through the highs and lows of the public sector regulatory framework, oversee all legal transactions and provide legal and commercial support to the team. She will also be responsible for governance and compliance, and managing BoKlok’s legal panel.

Helen Robinson said “I am really excited to join BoKlok and have the opportunity to help shape such an innovative and progressive organisation. BoKlok is at the forefront of the modular manufacturing revolution and is forging great partnerships and building a really strong brand. They are rightly focused on delivering high quality homes at affordable levels and most importantly, building long term, sustainable communities. I thoroughly enjoyed working with the BoKlok team when they were a client, and am delighted to become part of the company”.

Graeme Culliton said “I am delighted to welcome Helen to the BoKlok team. Attracting someone of her significant experience and expertise is a true testament to where we are heading as a business.”