James Redman is joining the Colliers Bristol office as a director and head of the Business Space Lease Advisory team serving clients in the South West covering the office, industrial and logistics market sectors.
Formerly a Partner with Knight Frank, James comes to Colliers with more than 25 years real estate experience, having provided lease advisory work across the South West, Midlands and South Wales regions. He has worked with clients including Legal & General Real Assets, John Lewis plc, Blackrock and Colombia Threadneedle. Prior to his time Knight Frank, James was with South West specialist consultancy Alder King, promoted to Partner in 2016.
Whilst principally focusing on rent reviews and lease renewal negotiations for landlords and tenants, James is qualified to undertake expert witness work in relation to arbitration and independent expert determinations as well as court procedures relating to lease renewals. He is also a member of the RICS President’s Panel of Independent Experts for Rent Review.
Reporting into Head of Business Space Lease Advisory Chris Ridgway, James will be instrumental in providing a wealth of experience and expertise to new and existing clients across the region. Chris said: “We are delighted to have attracted someone of James’ calibre which is testament both to the quality of our team and the strength of our Bristol office.”
James said of his appointment: “This is a truly exciting time for Colliers’ Bristol office and the lease advisory service line in general. Colliers is renowned for their strong client relationships and I look forward to embracing this and growing the Lease Advisory business in the South West.”
