Pictured: Emily Zehetmayr, Jordan Houston, Fraser Crombie, Lauren Fowler, Philip Knight, Liam McCabe and Robbie McElroy

Dentons disputes partner Philip Knight joined his colleagues Liam McCabe, Lauren Fowler, Fraser Crombie, Emily Zehetmayr, Jordan Houston and Robbie McElroy in sleeping outside Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh’s planetarium and science centre, as part of the nationwide fundraising initiative organised by LandAid, the property industry charity working to end youth homelessness in the UK.

Marking the second consecutive year of Dentons’ participation in the SleepOut, the team braved cold and wet conditions to highlight the realities faced by young people without a safe or stable place to live. 

The Dentons team set an initial fundraising target of £1,400. With the support of the Dentons Charitable Trust, the team has so far raised £3,000 and hopes to raise further funds for LandAid.

Philip Knight, partner at Dentons, said: “Spending a night outdoors in the cold and rain was a powerful reminder that, for us, this was a temporary challenge. For many young people across the UK, the reality of homelessness is far harsher and far longer. We are proud to stand alongside colleagues across the property industry to support LandAid’s vital work and to help raise funds that will provide safe places to stay and meaningful support for those who need it most.”