Douglas co-founded HK in 2010 and has operated in the City of London for two decades during which time he has concluded many billions of real estate sales and acquisitions. Transactions have included; sale and leasebacks, forward funding’s and joint venture initiatives.
Douglas has a sharp eye for value and a reputation for delivering exceptional performance for his clients. He commenced his career as a valuer and possesses a deep understanding of all factors which impact performance and liquidity.
As a trusted advisor and experienced negotiator Douglas has helped to broker numerous initiatives which are accretive to returns. Initiatives include; change of use advice, site acquisitions, headlease restructurings and occupational lease re-gearing.
Douglas’s modus operandi is based on trust, clear advice and efficient execution.
Tom is a leading central London commercial development, leasing and occupational specialist.
Tom commenced his career with Healey & Baker (now Cushman & Wakefield) where he qualified as a Chartered Surveyor. In 2004 he joined BH2, central London’s former leading niche real estate advisor, before co-founding HK London in 2010.
Tom’s day to day focus is the development, marketing, disposal and acquisition of offices within central London on behalf of either landlords or tenants. As part of his advisory role, Tom works closely with principals and their specialist teams on; occupational lease re-structuring, maximising rental receipts through refurbishment and general value enhancement projects. Tom also undertakes specific client led occupier acquisitions throughout central London for a variety of companies including finance, media, professional services and charities.
Recent project successes include BCO winners, Co-Star deals of the year, OAS City of London Deals of the Year and Brick Awards.
Monique joined HK in 2013. Her key focus is central London leasing, advising on both landlord disposals and tenant acquisitions.
Prior to HK, Monique spent four years at Westpac New Zealand as an analyst in the corporate business and business banking teams.
Louis originally started his property career in 2014 on an apprenticeship scheme at Cushman & Wakefield, where he obtained a wealth of knowledge and expertise across all aspects of Central London real estate.
Louis joined the HK team in February 2022 following 2 years in the flexible office sector.
Kit joined the HK team in 2024, having previously spent a year with JLL in their Office and Hotel Valuation teams, including an 8 month stint in the City.
Kit’s focus at HK is on Central London Leasing (disposals and acquisitions) and Investment Sales.