Global real estate adviser Knight Frank announces the recent appointments of Oli Sprackling and Alex Fryer joining as Partners in the London capital markets team.
With 12 years’ experience, Oli joins the firm from his position as partner at Cushman & Wakefield to help drive the capital markets business in the West End. Recent deal highlights include the acquisitions of White City Place on behalf of Cadillac Fairview and 35 Dover Street & 15 Berkeley Street for Tokoro Capital. His clients include sovereign wealth, landed estates, as well as institutional and private capital.
Also joining as partner from Cushman & Wakefield, Alex has significant experience across sectors including offices, retail, leisure and healthcare, and advised Tokoro Capital on their recent acquisition in Mayfair. His clients include UBS, Northwood Investors, W.RE, and Bywater Properties.
Nick Braybrook, head of London capital markets and development at Knight Frank, said: “Oli and Alex are fantastic agents in the London market with impressive deal track records. Over the past year we have further increased our market share and are proud to be expanding our coverage and expertise across the London market. We are committed to growing the team as we predict a very strong recovery in investment activity across London. Oli and Alex will be key drivers of this expansion, particularly in the West End markets where their experience and expertise continues to achieve considerable success for their clients.”
Anthony Barnard, proprietary partner and member of the London Board, added: “I am delighted that Oli and Alex have agreed to join the team. Both are highly respected advisers in our market and we are pleased to announce that Oli will be joining the London leadership team to help drive the firm’s growth across London, and in particular our West End capital markets business.”
Oli Sprackling said: “I very much look forward to joining this market-leading team and expanding its offer across the West End and London. As Knight Frank celebrates its 125th year, I know that I am joining a firm which places huge importance on delivering long-term value for its clients and its people.”
Alex Fryer added: “I’m delighted to be joining Knight Frank’s well-respected London capital markets team and am very excited to be a part of its continued growth during a time which is set to see significant market activity.”
Richard Womack, Head of West End Capital Markets at Cushman & Wakefield, said: “We wish Oli and Alex well for the future. Our experienced team is engaged on an exciting pipeline of business and we are fully focused on supporting our investor clients with the very best advice and insight.”
Knight Frank’s London capital markets team comprises 25 agents, uniquely operating as a single team across the capital, covering all real estate capital markets as well as specialist development consultancy and equity partnering. The firm bolstered its offer in 2020 with the appointment of Jamie Pope as Chair of London capital markets. Pope works closely with Nick Braybrook and Anthony Barnard driving forward the London capital markets and development business, as well as collaborating across its global investment platform. The team has been involved with over £1.5 billion of transactions in the last 12 months.
