Simon Higgins
Managing Partner
Simon Higgins
Managing Partner
Aside from being the Managing Partner of Levy Real Estate I work across the Capital Markets, Leasing and Development markets with a focus on the industrial sector.
The teams expertise is in London and the South East where we are heavily involved the fast moving ‘’Urban Logistics Market’’ both from a development, investment and occupational perspective.
Key areas of activity include the South Bank and the London Boroughs of Wandsworth, Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham along with Docklands and out along the A13 Corridor where I have advised abroad range of investors ,developers and institutional clients on a consultancy and transactional basis.
The London commercial market place has seen considerable capital uplift through change of use and this has resulted in my involvement in many mixed use developments working closely with our residential team. Furthermore I have an expertise in the Capitals alternative investment sector including data centres, hotels and self-storage.
Outside work I like to ski, play tennis and watch football and rugby.
T +44 207 747 0130M +44 7976 266 608E simon.higgins@levyrealestate.co.uk
Simon Tann
Partner
Simon Tann
Partner
I’m an Equity Partner at Levy Real Estate and also Head of the firm’s Office Leasing and Development team.
We specialise in advising Landlord’s and developers on a range of development from new build through to refurbishment projects. We implement forward thinking marketing campaigns to secure occupiers, and handle matters all the way to legal completion. This is complemented by ad hoc leasing campaigns for various clients, and the search and acquisition of new offices for occupier businesses.
We have a particular specialism in the St James’s, Mayfair, Soho and the West End in general, as well as emerging markets such as Kings Cross and the South Bank. I advise a number of long standing clients, including The Crown Estate,.
Away from the office I like to keep fit and have run The London Marathon four times, I enjoy most sports and countryside pursuits.
T +44 20 7747 0141M +44 7748 180 198E simon.tann@levyrealestate.co.uk
Jeremy Grundy
Partner
Jeremy Grundy
Partner
I'm an Equity Partner in the Industrial Capital markets and development team specialising in Urban Logistic development and leasing with a particular focus on the London and M25 markets. Over the past 20 years I have been involved in several major redevelopment areas across the London boroughs including schemes in Kings Cross, Nine Elms, Battersea, old Kent Road and the Royal Docks.
We work closely with a range of developers and funds using our experience to help develop and lease client’s industrial holdings. My skill set includes multi-let industrial development, refurbishment and asset enhancement / re-positioning. In recent years I have focused on multi-level logistics, an emerging logistics sub sector catering for the growth in the ecommerce and parcel delivery to central London, in this area we advise global logistics developers and investors.
In my spare time I enjoy skiing, watching rugby and cricket and spending time with my family and dogs.
T +44 20 7747 0131M +44 7973 667 015E jeremy.grundy@levyllp.co.uk
David Apthorp
Partner
David Apthorp
Partner
I am an Equity Partner at Levy Real Estate and Head of Building Consultancy and Project Management Department. I am a Chartered Surveyor with over 30 years experience.
We offer a board range of tailored advice covering commercial and residential project management, dilapidations and diligence acquisition surveys. We work for both landlords and occupiers and recent projects include the fitting out of Jupiter Assets Management office for £ 7 million, New Wine Bar for the Hambro Family, and refurbishment of the BVA head office. Although we carry out projects across the UK, the majority of our projects are in central London.
Away from the office I am a competitive sailor and will be found on the Solent or in the bars of Hamble, when not riding my bicycle following my wife on her horse in the New Forest.
T +44 20 7747 0190M +44 79 6871 7001E david.apthorp@levyrealestate.co.uk
Matt Sharman
Partner
Matt Sharman
Partner
I'm an Equity Partner in the Residential and Investment Department with 20 years of experience in the London property market.
I specialise in the acquisition and disposal of land and development opportunities across Central and Greater London as part of the broader Levy Capital Markets Transactions Team. I thrive on the cut and thrust nature of the transacting process and opportunity to work with a broad spectrum of clients. I am a Registered Valuer, have appeared as an expert witness at the High Court and am a former committee member of the Residential Development Agents Society.
I live in Hampshire with my wife, daughter and two dogs and on the rare occasion of being off the phone, I can be found cycling cross Hampshire’s hills or kitesurfing on the south coast.
T +44 20 7747 0110M +44 7974 364 043E matt.sharman@levyrealestate.co.uk
Matt Paulson-Ellis
Partner
Matt Paulson-Ellis
Partner
I
’m an Equity Partner at Levy Real Estate and Head of the firm’s Retail Leasing and Capital Markets team.
We specialise in finding the best brands and operators for shop, restaurant, bar, gym and café property across Central London to enable landlord’s to maximise the value to their holdings. Key instructions include the leasing and subsequent sale of 38-38 Golden Square in Soho, the leasing and asset management of Regent’s Quarter in King’s Cross on behalf of Endurance Land and the Queensway Estate on behalf of Bourne Capital
We have a particular specialism in the St James’s, Mayfair, Soho and West London markets, and our client base encompasses landlords who own a wide range of property across the capital.
Away from the office I like to ski, play tennis and run the dogs on the weekend.
T 020 7747 0151M 07867 781 811E matt.paulson-ellis@levyrealestate.co.uk
Rob Smith
Partner
Rob Smith
Partner
I’m an Equity Partner at Levy Real Estate and head of the Lease Advisory Team.
I formerly co-led the London Lease Advisory team at Avison Young, and have extensive experience of advising landlord and occupier clients with a particular focus on the Office and Industrial sectors. My specialisms encompass dealing with rent reviews, lease renewals and other advisory situations.
I am a Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, and away from work my interests include triathlons, golf and his being Head Coach of Old Grammarians U15s .
T +44 20 7747 0163M +44 7917 107 320E rob.smith@levyrealestate.co.uk
Jonathan Martyr
Partner
Jonathan Martyr
Partner
I am a Partner in the Capital Markets team and have 25 years of experience in UK property and specialise in buying, selling , consulting and valuing across the investment spectrum to both UK and international investors.
I am an RICS Registered Valuer and an RICS Assessor for the Assessment of Professional Competence.
Outside of the office I am a dedicated cyclist, occasional racer and time trialler.
T +44 20 7747 0123M +44 7787 533 996E jonathan.martyr@levyrealestate.co.uk
Philip Evans
Director
Philip Evans
Director
I am a Director of Levy Asset Management with extensive experience of managing commercial and residential property and advising property owners and occupiers on service charge issues.
We currently have management mandates across the UK with a particular focus on Central London.
When I am not managing property, I enjoy long distance yomping, playing cricket and golf and I am an avid rugby fan.
T +44 20 7747 0176 E philip.evans@levyrealestate.co.uk
Harry Cormack
Partner
Harry Cormack
Partner
I’m a partner in the office leasing and development team, 2019 will mark my 10th year in the industry. As a team, we offer detailed advice within all aspects of the central London office market, including development, leasing, purchasing, refurbishment and asset management consultancy and with a particular geographic focus on the core West End areas. We have the experience, contacts and depth of market knowledge to offer both landlords and occupiers insight into the marketplace, subsequently followed by the reasoned consultancy advice and direction required to achieve our clients targets, whether it be purchasing or leasing your new office, refurbishing and letting your building, acquiring a new asset or indeed managing current assets to maximise financial performance, we can help.
Outside the office I’m a keen England rugby fan, trying to get to Twickenham as much as possible, skiing fanatic who enjoys time in the Alps in both the winter and summer, classic & modern car enthusiast and love to get out of London to the countryside whenever possible at the weekends.
T +44 207 747 0144M +44 781 546 3822E harry.cormack@levyrealestate.co.uk
Dan Drury
Partner
Dan Drury
Partner
I am a Partner in the Levy Real Estate Capital Markets team and have 18 years’ experience working in the London investment market including 15 years at Cushman & Wakefield in the Central London Investment team.
I'm a Chartered Surveyor and specialise in investment acquisitions, disposals, advisory and development consultancy across a variety of sectors including offices, retail, residential and mixed use estates. I have a broad domestic and international client base and over my career have advised on over £2.5 billion of real estate transactions within the London market.
Outside of the office, I have a wife and am a father of two girls and can often be found on a golf course, tennis court or on a bike.
T +44 207 747 0124M +44 7733 011 096E dan.drury@levyrealestate.co.uk
Nutan Khanderia
Accounts
Nutan Khanderia
Accounts
I joined Levy Asset Management in 2017. I oversee the credit control function and deal with client accounting and other financial matters.
Out of the office I am a Volunteer with the Metropolitan Police.
T +44 20 7747 0125 E nutan.khanderia@levyrealestate.co.uk
Ian Golbourn
Partner
Ian Golbourn
Partner
I recently joined Levy as a Partner in the Building Consultancy and Project Management Team, after spending 15 years at Colliers International, three as a Director in their Building Surveying team.
I undertake the full spectrum of Building Surveying disciplines, but my specialism lies in technical due diligence (building surveys) on all manner of building types, uses and ages.
I provide detailed but commercially succinct reporting to a range of UK and foreign investors, institutions, funds and property companies, and have provided the pre-acquisition advice on a number of landmark instructions including:
The £1billion purchase of 5 Broadgate, home to UBS, in 2018, which was the largest single property transaction in the UK that year.
The £550million purchase of the Famous Art Deco Adelphi Building at 1-11 John Adam Street, for Pontegadea, owned by the founder of Zara in 2018.
The £55million purchase of Richard Branson former residence at 9 Holland Park in 2016, which was the biggest residential property sale that year.
I also have extensive experience in the industrial sector, where I have helped acquire and refurbish a number of large estates across the South East, providing a complete service from acquisition.
Away from the office most of my time is spent with my young family, where we enjoy walks and pub lunches locally in Epping Forest, or in the Cotswolds when away. I enjoy watching any type of sport and reading sporting biographies.
T +44 207 747 0192M +44 791 722 0788E ian.golbourn@levyrealestate.co.uk
Liv England
Surveyor
Liv England
Surveyor
I am a Graduate Surveyor working in the Retail and Lease Advisory Teams, covering property disposal, acquisitions, capital market transactions and lease advisory. My current instructions include Queensway for Bourne Capital, Villiers Street for DTZ Investors and King Street, Twickenham for Essential Living.
I joined Levy in June 2021 having undertaken my Masters in Real Estate at Northumbria University having previously studied History at the University of Edinburgh.
Away from the office I love to travel and have had two very memorable trips to India.
T +44 020 7747 0154M +44 7530 807 800E liv.england@levyrealestate.co.uk
Dan Whittingham
Commercial Property Manager
Dan Whittingham
Commercial Property Manager
I am the commercial property manager and work in the levy asset management department. I joined Levy Real Estate in 2021 from British Land and have more than 8 years’ of management experience.
My Career has seen me focus on world class, mixed-use central London destinations, managing numerous high-profile commercial property assets.
I am currently responsible for a diverse portfolio of commercial properties on behalf of corporate & private landlords.
Previous clients I have worked with include GIC, TP ICAP, Janus Henderson, Landesbank Baden-Württemberg, Scotia bank, Mayer Brown, McCann World Group, Italian food giant Eataly & Pret A Manger.
I hold affiliate membership of the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management & Associate membership of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
Outside of the office I am an enthusiastic sportsman. I have a passion for long distance running & can often be seen on a golf course or in the swimming pool. I have a keen interest in travel and have previously lived & worked overseas in Australia.
T +44 207 7747 0170M +44 7473 753 377 E daniel.whittingham@levyrealestate.co.uk
Rob Watts
Surveyor
Rob Watts
Surveyor
I'm a Surveyor at Levy Real Estate and predominantly work in an agency capacity within the industrial team focusing on our clients industrial property across the capital.
I currently act on the disposal of industrial space in South West, South East and East London locations. Previously, I had also been active in a lease advisory role across our clients industrial inner M25 and South East portfolios.
I am currently studying towards my Accredited Professional Competence.
Outside of work I’m unfortunately an avid Spurs fan, following them both home and away, and also enjoy a round of golf or two during the summer months.
T +44 7506 441 644M +44 207 47 0152E rob.watts@levyrealestate.co.uk
Amrit Kaur
Property and Asset Manager
Amrit Kaur
Property and Asset Manager
I am Property and Asset Manager working within the Asset Management team.
My role encompasses property management, working with both landlords and tenants to manage both commercial and residential property portfolios.
The team work with portfolios across London and the UK.
T +44 020 7747 0193M +44 7306 805 728E amrit.kaur@levyrealestate.co.uk
Bethany Lanckmans
Executive Assistant
Bethany Lanckmans
Executive Assistant
I'm Executive Assistant to the Managing Partner, and Equity Partners. Additionally I provide assistance to the Retail, Industrial, Office, Capital Markets and Lease Advisory team.
My role encompasses organising events, creating marketing details & material, client co-ordination, and providing support for the wider office.
Outside of work, you might find me in the pub or in the shops.
T +44 20 7747 0125M +44 07719 494 799E beth.lanckmans@levyrealestate.co.uk
Beata Wlodarczyk
Accounts
Beata Wlodarczyk
Accounts
I am an Assistant Property Accountant with the Asset Management team.
I joined Levy Real Estate in September 2017, and have more than ten years’ experience working within accounts and finance in the UK Property, Development & Construction, and Hospitality industries. My career has included work with Barratt London, Derwent London and Hilton Hotels.
I am responsible for dealing with the day to day financial operations of the Levy Asset Management Team, in addition to looking after the finances of a number of clients property portfolios.
Away from work, I am an avid swimmer, tennis player and like nothing more than taking my dog out for long walks.
T +44 207 7747 0182 E beata.wlodarczyk@levyllp.co.uk
Greg Stalcup
Partner
Greg Stalcup
Partner
I’m a Partner in the retail team focussing on the Central London retail and restaurant sectors.
I advise a range of clients on lease advisory, restructuring and leasing matters. Particular specialisms include providing strategic advice to clients on multi-unit estates or schemes to enhance value, securing vacant possession prior to redevelopment and acting as Expert Witness in high profile third party disputes. I work closely with the leasing team sourcing new brands and operators and am an expert on traditional and turnover leases. Over the last 18 months I’ve helped clients navigate their way through the coronavirus pandemic, restructuring c 40 retail and restaurant leases at Leadenhall Market to turnover arrangements and agreeing numerous COVID assistance packages to ensure retailers and restauranteurs receive much needed assistance and landlords keep units occupied and activated.
Outside of work I coach kids rugby at the weekend and enjoy spending time with my fiancé and two year old son. I played for the Honourable Artillery Company rugby club for many years and was a keen runner but have reluctantly had to shift my focus onto cycling and golf after sustaining a knee injury.
T +44 20 7747 0125M +44 07825 191 239E greg.stalcup@levyrealestate.co.uk
Samantha Jones
Associate
Samantha Jones
Associate
I’m an Associate in the Office Leasing and Development Team at Levy Real Estate.
I hold a BA Hons in Business Management, MSc in Real Estate and am a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Since joining the firm, I have acted for a number of high profile Landlords including The Crown Estate, Transport for London, Hermes Investment Management, Apax Partners and E&A Group. I have also advised a number of well know occupiers on their relocation/tenancy strategies across a diverse range of Central London sub-markets.
Away from the office I enjoy horse riding and sailing.
T +44 20 7747 0140M +44 7800 539 387E samantha.jones@levyrealestate.co.uk
Peter Percival
Head of Finance
Peter Percival
Head of Finance
I’m a Partner at Levy Real Estate and also Head of Finance for the firm.
I ensure the smooth running of the firm and also specialise in complex service charge management, supporting our Asset Management team
Away from the office I am an unfocussed photographer and a poor, but improving, cook. I will play any sport that my injury ravaged body still allows and often spends Saturdays watching Charlton Athletic FC lose
T +44 20 7747 0183 E peter.percival@levyrealestate.co.uk
Robert Clarke-Tucker
Accounts
Robert Clarke-Tucker
Accounts
I’m a Property Management Accountant at Levy Asset Management.
We specialise in looking after our client’s funds for both rent income and service charge expenditure. We report a cash element on a monthly and quarterly basis for a number of key clients in the London property sector.
I have over 25 years’ accounting experience working in the real estate property sector. And have worked with major property investors and developers over the years. Which including Legal & General, Prudential, Hill Samuel, Land Securities, BNP Paribas Estate and Savills. Along with smaller run established partnerships including E A Shaw and George Trollope.
Away from the office in my spare time I have been involved in finding lost TV programmes through the BFI and BAFTA and the BBC and ITV companies for the last 10 years. Some of the programmes returned recently includes Top of the Pops, Frankie Howard and Pinky & Perky to name just a few. I also enjoy library music, live music and collecting cult 35mm feature films on celluloid. Along with foreign travel, visiting historic places and art galleries
T +44 20 7747 0184 E robert.clarke-tucker@levyrealestate.co.uk
Oscar Steward
Surveyor
Oscar Steward
Surveyor
I am a surveyor working in the Levy Lease Advisory team. My role comprises providing advice to both landlords and occupiers throughout the process of rent reviews, lease renewals and any other technicalities within leases. I predominately work within the London office market and the industrial market within the M25, whilst also ranging from the south of England and up towards the midlands. My current instructions include providing advice to clients such as Mileway, Logicor, Capital Industrial and Precis Advisory.
I joined Levy in November 2021 after graduating from Oxford Brookes University after obtaining a 2:1 in Real Estate. I am now currently studying towards my Accredited Professional Competence.
Outside of work, I am a keen sportsman. You’ll find me watching and playing an array of sports, with football and cricket taking up most of my free time.
T +44 207 747 0166M +44 7464 621 286E oscar.steward@levyrealestate.co.uk
Sammy Carlin
Personal Assistant
Sammy Carlin
Personal Assistant
I joined Levy Real Estate in June 2017 as Personal Assistant to the Property Management and Building Consultancy teams. Having worked previously for a prior contractor of Levy Real Estate, I have the appropriate experience and necessary knowledge to be able to assist both teams with their requirements.
I have enjoyed several years of travelling around Australia and South East Asia before settling down in London where I enjoy keeping active, catching up with friends and some occasional retail therapy.
T 020 7747 0179 E sammy.carlin@levyrealestate.co.uk
Will Grant
Partner
Will Grant
Partner
I’m a Chartered Surveyor, Partner and development adviser in the Residential Development & Investment team with over 15 years of experience in the London market. I recently joined Levy Real Estate from JLL, where I was a Senior Director and was responsible for transacting over £3bn in land value, capable of delivering over 4,000 new homes.
I tend to focus on high density “Living-led” sites throughout the 32 London boroughs. This includes the full spectrum of housing types, including Private Sale, Coliving, Multifamily / Build-to-Rent, Affordable Housing, Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA), and Later Living.
Our clients are both corporate and private landlords, typically looking to optimise the value of their land holdings through a variety of town planning promotion, design, development management and marketing initiatives.
We also provide brokerage, site finding and valuation advice to a wide range of investors and developers seeking to acquire unconditional, consented and conditional opportunities, as well as residential investments, utilising our best in class market knowledge.
In 2013 I was awarded the Estate Gazette’s Young Property Personality of the Year.
I live in the Nine Elms area, and in my spare time can be found on a bike, skis or playing hockey for Oxted HC and the RICS.
T +44 207 747 0196M +44 7866 433 770 E will.grant@levyrealestate.co.uk
Kit Haig
Senior Development Surveyor
Kit Haig
Senior Development Surveyor
I am a Senior Development Surveyor in the Residential Development team specialising in the acquisition and disposal of land opportunities mainly within the M25.
We work specifically in the acquisition and disposal of mixed-use developments throughout London. As a team we give advice to a broad spectrum of landowners, developers, investors, institutions and private clients with a particular expertise in change of use situation.
I completed my masters in Real Estate at Reading University, and received a BA in History from Newcastle University. I am also the Anglo-Peruvian Perudo World Champion from 2018.’
T +44 20 7747 0111M +44 7854 963 145E kit.haig@levyrealestate.co.uk
Jonathan O'Conor
Partner
Jonathan O'Conor
Partner
I am a Partner at Levy Real Estate working within the Industrial Capital Markets and Development team specialising in the investment market. I recently joined Levy Real Estate from Colliers, where I worked in the National Capital Markets department for approximately 9 years. I am a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and Studied at Oxford Brookes University where I achieved a 2.1 BSc Hons Degree in Real Estate.
Over the course of my career I have advised on a number of acquisitions and disposals for a range of clients including UK Funds and Institutions, Property Companies, Overseas Investors, Local Authorities as well as Private Investors both in Greater London and across the wider National market.
Away from work I am a passionate follower of QPR Football Club and also enjoy playing/watching most sports including football, tennis, rugby and golf.
T +44 20 7747 0121M +44 7913 239 895E jonathan.oconor@levyrealestate.co.uk
Will Edgley
Associate
Will Edgley
Associate
I am an Associate at Levy Real Estate and a member of the Capital Markets Team, specialising in Industrial Agency, Investment and Development.
As a team, we specialise in all areas of Agency, Investment and Development within the Industrial sector across Greater London and the Home Counties. We advise and assist various funds and institutions, alongside a significant number of PropCo’s with both their acquisition and disposal requirements.
I completed the undergraduate course In Real Estate at Oxford Brookes University. In my spare time, I am a keen follower of Harlequins RFC and enjoy a variety of sports such as Rugby and Skiing.
T +44 20 7747 0120M +44 7748 286 333E will.edgley@levyrealestate.co.uk
Roger Sharpley
Consultant
Roger Sharpley
Consultant
I am a consultant at Levy Real Estate, having previously been a partner of the firm for many years.
I provide strategic advice to clients on a wide range of issues, particularly central London retail and restaurants, where I work closely with the Retail team, mainly dealing on the lease advisory side.
I am recognised as a Bond Street specialist, with clients who I have worked with including Victoria’s Secret, Canali, Galerie Bartoux, Richard Green, Mulberry and SJ Phillips, as well as private clients and Trusts.
I am a registered Valuer and a Trustee of The St James’s Conservation Trust, also being Chairman of The St James’s Neighbourhood Planning Forum.
Outside the office, I am a keen fly fisherman, enjoy playing tennis, and compete nationally at Masters swimming.
T +44 20 7747 0150M +44 7970 823 668E roger.sharpley@levyrealestate.co.uk
Raik Beyoglu
Partner
Raik Beyoglu
Partner
I’m a Partner in the Lease Advisory team at Levy Real Estate. I was previously at Avison Young where I started my career in 2013.
My experience and knowledge lies in advising both landlord and occupier clients on their rent reviews, lease renewals, surrenders and other key asset management opportunities. My main area of specialism lies within the industrial and office sectors. Some of my key clients include Logicor, Capital Industrial and Valor Real Estate Partners.
I am a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Away from work my main interests include keeping fit, continuing to learn golf and watching / playing football.
T +44 20 7747 0142M +44 7955 831 461E raik.beyoglu@levyrealestate.co.uk
Gary Barlow
Partner
Gary Barlow
Partner
I am a Partner at Levy Real Estate working within the Project Management and Building Consultancy Team.
As a Chartered Building Surveyor with over 15 years’ experience, I provide my Clients with professional and considered advice in core the surveying disciplines. I specialise in Project Management and Contract Administration, with expertise in commercial fit-outs and high-end residential refurbishments.
I am a keen cyclist, who endures the battle of the daily commute; however, my real passion is mountain biking, hitting the trails whenever possible, if I’m not riding at the weekend, I’m usually in training for various endurance running events.
T +44 020 7747 0191M +44 78 8905 4648E gary.barlow@levyrealestate.co.uk
Meg Carr
Senior Surveyor
Meg Carr
Senior Surveyor
I'm a Senior Surveyor within the Office Agency team, covering disposals and acquisitions specialising in Central London, Serviced Offices and Flexible Working. Some of my notable clients are the YMCA, The Crown Estate and numerous private London landlords.
I joined Levy Real Estate in 2021, previously having worked at Kinney Green and Ashwell London.
I'm a fan of the London Restaurant scene, and a lover of a gin.
T +44 207 747 0143M +44 7896 899 798E megan.carr@levyrealestate.co.uk
Chris Wright
Facilities Manager
Chris Wright
Facilities Manager
I joined Levy’s Asset Management team in 2017 as a Facilities Manager. I have over 30 years’ experience in hotel engineering and building contracting. I'm responsible for the management of both commercial and residential properties across the portfolio.
In my spare time I enjoy a round of golf and am a life long supporter of Chelsea F.C.
M +44 7806 768 751E chris.wright@levyrealestate.co.uk