Al joined Simten as a Partner in October 2019 and brings 20 years’ real estate and development experience. Al qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 2002 and joined British Land from Cushman & Wakefield after advising them as a client.
Al has worked on all aspects of the development process - including site acquisition, resolution of third party and neighbourly matters, design and planning, development finance /equity structuring, main contractor procurement and the negotiation of agreement for leases and sales.
Al subsequently worked for regeneration specialist Muse Developments and most recently Oxford Properties, where he co-delivered London Wall Place in a joint venture with Brookfield. He also played a key part in the acquisition of Oxford’s Residential Private Rental Sector platform and managed a development pipeline of over 4,000 units, which included the Elephant & Castle regeneration scheme.
Highlights of his portfolio include:
10 Portman Square, Marble Arch House, Marble Arch Place, London Wall Place, Elephant & Castle, John Lewis Basingstoke, Canada Water First Phase and Lewisham Gateway.
