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Victoria Duxbury

Victoria Duxbury

Lead Knowledge Counsel

London

Lead Knowledge Counsel – Real Estate

T: +44 (0) 20 3400 3190

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Biography

Victoria leads BCLP’s real estate knowledge team, bringing deep transactional experience and a passion for legal innovation. She combines strategic insight with a collaborative approach to help develop and deliver cutting-edge, award winning solutions across the practice. Victoria is a regular contributor to industry thought leadership and also plays a key role in shaping the firm’s ESG and legal tech initiatives.

Professional Affiliations

  • Property Support Lawyers Group
  • City ESG Forum

Admissions

  • England and Wales

Related Capabilities

Real Estate Real Estate

Sustainable Real Estate Sustainable Real Estate

Commercial Real Estate Commercial Real Estate

  • Real Estate

  • Sustainable Real Estate

  • Commercial Real Estate

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