Avison Young has promoted Guy Spencer to the role of head of national capital markets.
Spencer joined Avison Young as a director in January 2025 having previously held senior roles at BNP Paribas and Strutt & Parker. He has advised on more than £2bn of transactions, across a wide-ranging UK and international client base, throughout his career.
In his new role, he will be based in the firm’s London office as part of the continued expansion of Avison Young’s UK capital markets platform.
Chris Pilgrim, principal, managing director and head of capital markets UK at Avison Young, said: “Guy’s promotion marks another important milestone for our capital markets team, as we continue to innovate to provide a market-leading service for our growing client base. His leadership will play a central role in shaping our national strategy, strengthening our capabilities across key sectors and sharpening our focus on the most significant opportunities in the market. His energy and ambition set the tone for where we’re heading next, and I’m looking forward to working closely as we embark on this next chapter.”
Spencer added: “Since joining Avison Young, I have been continuously impressed with the expertise, knowledge, research and dedication of the team here, and as we enter a new phase of growth for the capital markets business, I’m energised by the shifts we’re seeing across the market and the possibilities they’re creating for clients. The pace of change right now is opening doors that didn’t exist even a year ago. Being able to play a bigger part in helping clients capture those opportunities is something I’m genuinely excited about. I’m looking forward to getting started.”
