Advisory

Strategic capital, stronger assets

We combine long-established industry relationships with financial expertise to deliver tailored solutions that drive performance and long-term value, advising owners and lenders from first analysis to realisation.

Capital Raising & Advisory

What we do

From sourcing an opportunity to optimising an exit, each capability draws on the same integrated team and network.

Private equity

Partnering with private equity investors to deliver growth capital and value-creation strategies.

Mezzanine financing

Structuring flexible, subordinated capital solutions to support growth and acquisitions.

Securitisation

Unlocking liquidity through securitisation structures tailored to asset profiles.

Equity JV

Forming joint ventures that align interests and accelerate development or repositioning.

Development & project management

Overseeing development from concept to completion, on time and on budget.

Operational advice

Hands-on operational insight to enhance performance efficiency and asset value.

Direct investments

Investing directly in properties and platforms with strong fundamentals and upside.

Business planning

Robust, actionable business plans aligned with investor and lender expectations.

Brand selections

Advising on the right brand alignment to elevate positioning and performance.

Off-market deal sourcing

Leveraging our network to source exclusive opportunities not available in the market.

Data analysis

Data-driven insight to inform strategy, de-risk decisions and unlock performance.

Investor presentations

Compelling investment narratives and pitch materials that drive results.

Sale optimisations

Enhancing asset appeal and market positioning to achieve optimal exit outcomes.

Senior debt

Arranging competitive senior debt facilities from our extensive lender network.

Hotel brand agreement negotiations

Negotiating favourable brand terms that protect value and support long-term success.

What We Have Done

Selected advisory mandates

Macdonald Hotels & Resorts

Deal origination & structuring

Off-market deal sourcing of the Macdonald hotels in Manchester and Edinburgh, with buyer negotiations. Franchise terms negotiated with Marriott; senior debt financing secured.

London & Regional Properties

Securitisation & JVs

Two debt securitisations (Lords 1 and Lords 2) refinancing existing indebtedness; IPO capital raising for a Northern European portfolio; JV agreements with Istithmar for the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town and with Goldman Sachs for the acquisition of retail stores from Woolworths.

Stanhope

Capital raising

Business planning and capital raising for mixed-use development: equity capital secured from a Canadian pension fund, with a tap issue from a Japanese fund.

Hyde & Seek

Pre-development

Business planning and financial modelling, senior and junior debt structuring and funder introductions, new brand relationships, design development coordination and securing of required planning consents.