In a strategic move to further strengthen their market position, independent commercial property consultancies, Legat Owen and Lamont Commercial, have announced that they have agreed a merger to become Legat Owen (Incorporating Lamont).
The merger creates a combined team of 37 and allows the company to continue to offer its clients a personal service with hands-on involvement at a director level. The business will continue to operate from the Chester and Nantwich offices to help achieve wider market coverage and serve the company’s enlarged client base.
The announcement coincides with a raft of promotions for the firm. Matthew Pochin is promoted to director of industrial agency, Mark Atherton to director of building surveying, James Lutton takes on the role of director of retail agency and Will Sadler is promoted to director of office agency. Andy Butler is promoted to director of the Nantwich office.
Sam Tarjomani takes on the role of associate director of valuation and Karen Kilcourse is promoted to associate of the Nantwich office. Jon Hardie and Heather Johnston are appointed to the role of senior surveyor – Jon in building surveying and Heather in office agency.
The announcement also sees changes at a senior level with Peter Owen, Legat Owen’s founding partner, stepping down as managing director, as does Neil Lamont, founder of Lamont Commercial. Both will continue as consultants advising some of the company’s longest standing clients. Sue Harris steps down as director and as head of Legat Owen’s management department but will also retain a consultancy role.
Speaking about the decision, head of Legat Owen (Incorporating Lamont) Peter Johnston, said: “This merger brings together two dynamic and well-respected companies that have a very similar approach to business, taking pride in our commitment to personal service and long-standing client relationships, some of which we share. By merging we will succeed in retaining our independence, strengthen our core business and broaden our client base.”
