Colliers has expanded its existing UK debt advisory team to cover the EMEA region to “maximise the potential for clients in the currently challenged capital markets where the demand for bespoke real estate financing solutions is paramount”. Ben Thomason (pictured), director and head of debt advisory, EMEA, will lead this push.
Luke Dawson, head of global and EMEA capital markets, said: “Our clients are looking to us to support them on both their investment strategies and how to finance them. As such, we have made the strategic decision to expand the remit of Ben Thomason and his team to cover debt advisory across EMEA. Ben and the team will work closely with our excellent in-country debt advisory experts as well as partnering with the capital markets teams in EMEA.
“From a client perspective, the absorption of Ben and his team’s expertise into the EMEA region bolsters our European platform and offers the depth of knowledge and the full suite of services expected from a leading capital markets adviser, like ourselves. The growth of our debt advisory platform ensures our EMEA clients have exposure to the widest possible array of debt providers and structures, both locally, regionally and globally.”
Thomason added: “The establishment of my team as an EMEA resource is a natural step. We have been delivering enduring value to several of Colliers’ EMEA clients over the past few years. As stated in our Global Investor Outlook 2023 investors face being caught short when it comes to refinancing. We provide bespoke guidance on creative routes to market as more investors explore solutions like mezzanine debt, bridge loans and project finance.”
