How can local authorities manage pressure on their assets?
ArticleA methodical approach to investigating and managing risks is vital for protecting the delivery of public services.
I am a Director in Grant Thornton's Transaction Advisory Services, specialising in financial due diligence on UK real estate transactions, advising on both buy-side and sell-side engagements.
I work with real estate funds, global institutional investors, corporates, lenders and private investors — including those from Asia, Europe and the Middle East — acquiring, selling or financing UK real estate assets. My focus is on delivering clear, commercially grounded insights that support confident decision-making and successful deal execution.
I advise on transactions across a range of real estate asset classes, including commercial (office and retail), industrial and logistics, residential, hotel, student accommodation, care home and self-storage assets, with experience spanning both asset-level and platform transactions of varying complexity and scale. My approach is built around early identification of issues and potential deal impacts. Clients should never be surprised as a transaction progresses toward completion — they should have full visibility with time to respond.
My experience also extends to financing, structuring and governance, bringing a well-rounded, investor-focused perspective to each engagement. Beyond real estate, I have advised clients across healthcare, utilities, renewable energy, manufacturing, higher education, transport and the public sector.
Outside work, I am a keen badminton player and a registered coach with Badminton England. I founded a community-based badminton club in London. My proudest moment was coaching my borough’s junior team to a gold medal in the badminton team competition against other London boroughs at the London Youth Games.
A methodical approach to investigating and managing risks is vital for protecting the delivery of public services.
The public sector has a duty to manage resources responsibly and achieve value for money.