Karine Kirlew

At PeopleDem property we believe in celebrating our community by spotlighting black excellence in property. Today we are celebrating Karine Kirlew.

Karine is a highly experienced corporate real estate solicitor with a strong track record of advising clients across multiple sectors. She specializes in disposals, lettings, development, large-scale capital investment programs, and the property aspects of mergers and acquisitions.

Her passion for property stems from its tangible impact she thrives on shaping and transforming places and communities. Walking through Birmingham, she takes pride in seeing the towering buildings she played a key role in bringing to life.

Karine’s ambition is to become a widely recognized leader in both law and property development. With her extensive industry knowledge and strong professional network, she is well on her way to making this a reality. She is already taking significant steps, actively seeking sites with untapped residential and commercial development potential.

When asked what she is most proud of, Karine shared:

"I’m a proud mum, embracing the joys and challenges of returning to work while pursuing my dreams. It’s not easy, but I’m learning to balance it all, release the guilt, and revel in the joy."

Beyond her legal and development aspirations, Karine is a dedicated advocate for social mobility, diversity, and inclusion. She frequently speaks at events on these topics and mentors aspiring professionals, offering guidance and insight to those facing barriers in their careers. By sharing her personal journey including her insecurities, mistakes, successes, and challenges she inspires and empowers the next generation.

Karine is a true inspiration, seamlessly balancing an impressive legal career with motherhood while fearlessly pushing boundaries in property development. We are excited to see where her journey takes her next.