Allsop has recruited Richard Brooke from Cushman & Wakefield as a partner to lead the firm’s commercial investment activity in the North of England.
Brooke, who will be based in Allsop’s Leeds office and report in to Jeremy Hodgson, head of the firm’s national investment team, led Cushman & Wakefield’s Yorkshire and North East investment team.
At Allsop, he will focus on a mix of asset classes, including office, logistics, mixed-use and assets with potential for a change of use, while working closely with the firm’s specialist residential transactional and living markets department.
Brooke said: “I couldn’t resist the opportunity to become a part of Allsop’s growth story, both in Leeds and on a national level, at a time when much of the industry is continuing to find its feet. The firm is well known for being one of the most prolific dealmakers in the country, and I look forward to working alongside colleagues to provide advice that ensures our clients secure the very best deals possible in a market that is constantly shifting.”
Hodgson added: “Richard is one of the most respected commercial property brokers in the North of England for very good reason. His appointment to our Leeds office will complement our existing national investment expertise, primarily based out of London, and ensure that we have the national coverage that our clients increasingly seek.
“As our Leeds office continues to grow, bringing in new talent across commercial and residential transactional and advisory services, we are constantly seeking to further improve how we deliver on behalf of our clients amid a challenging economic environment. We plan to continue recruiting across our business streams to secure UK real estate’s top talent, with Richard’s appointment the latest milestone in achieving that goal.”
