Yasmin Samaroo

Yasmin is a Solicitor Apprentice, based in the London office, who works in the Commercial Developments and Investments team (Real Estate).

Prior to this, Yasmin spent two years as a Paralegal Apprentice at the firm and successfully qualified as a Paralegal in September 2021 where she moved onto become a Solicitor Apprentice.

Yasmin has worked on a variety of client projects, over the years, across numerous real estate sectors, ranging from asset management to property investments. She has successfully assisted with the project management of various large-scale projects for leading clients and often collaborates across offices. Yasmin is also involved in the ESG sector.

Yasmin has enjoyed working on various pro-bono matters and is part of the internal EmbRACE Network (Diversity & Inclusion network) where she helps chair, co-ordinate and organise events as the Events Lead for the EmbRACE Network.

Experience

  • Part of the team who advised on the c.€500 million sale of BT's London HQ. The transaction was the largest single property sale in the UK to date (in May 2021).

Career & Recognition

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  • 2023

    • Rankings & Awards
      November 2023
      Extra Mile Award, Gowling WLG (UK)
  • 2022

    • Rankings & Awards
      July 2022
      World Dance Champion (Line dancing at World Dance Masters)
  • 2021

    • Career
      September 2021
      Gowling WLG (UK), Solicitor Apprentice
    • Education
       2021
      CILEX, Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship
  • 2019

    • Career
      September 2019
      Gowling WLG (UK), Paralegal Apprentice
    • Community
       
      Events Lead for the EmbRACE Network at Gowling WLG (UK) LLP
    • Education
       
      The University of Law, LLB (Hons) Legal Practice and Skills (Part-time Online)