Cushman & Wakefield has hired hospitality specialist Soraya Tavakoli as a partner in its UK leisure and restaurants team.
Tavakoli, who has a strong track record advising restaurant, leisure and hospitality occupiers and landlords across Central London, joins the firm from boutique agency Distrkt.
In her new role, Tavakoli will primarily focus on advising restaurant, hospitality and leisure occupiers and landlords across the capital and wider UK market.
Matt Ashman, UK head of leisure and restaurant at Cushman & Wakefield, said: “We are delighted to welcome Soraya to the team. Her appointment reflects our continued investment in our restaurants and leisure capabilities and commitment to delivering the highest level of expertise to clients. Combining strong agency credentials with first hand operational experience in the restaurant sector, Soraya brings a unique perspective and deep market understanding. She is an excellent addition to the team and will further strengthen the specialist advice we provide across the UK.”
Tavakoli added: “I am excited to be joining Cushman & Wakefield. The team has an outstanding reputation in the market and I’m looking forward to collaborating with colleagues to deliver even greater value for our clients. My focus will be on helping landlords and occupiers navigate a rapidly evolving landscape, identifying opportunities for growth and creating destinations and leasing strategies that drive long-term success.”
Dominic Bouvet, head of UK retail and leisure at Cushman & Wakefield, said: “As the retail, leisure and restaurant sectors continue to adapt to shifting consumer behaviours and market conditions, demand for specialist advice has grown. We are committed to investing in the best talent to ensure we can continue providing clients with the expertise, insight and sector knowledge they need to achieve their ambitions.
“Soraya’s appointment, alongside the additional senior hires joining the team over the coming months, reflects our confidence in the sector and our determination to build the strongest team in the market to advise and support clients.”
