To mark International Women’s Day 2026, Seema Agrawal spoke to BE News about her career journey in construction law. In the interview, she reflects on her unconventional route into the profession — beginning as a property paralegal and later qualifying as a solicitor through a nontraditional pathway — and how that experience shapes her approach to practice today.
Seema explains what draws her to construction work, particularly the opportunity to be involved in large, complex projects that “quite literally shape the skyline”. She also discusses the shifting challenges the sector is facing, including the implementation of the new JCT 2024 suite and the ongoing impact of building safety reforms introduced in the wake of Grenfell.
Read the full interview.