Avison Young has appointed Steve Lydon as a director in its London office leasing team.
Lydon has been based in Singapore since 2023 working as a general manager at Millennium Group. He has more than a decade of experience in London’s agency and capital markets, having previously held roles at Lambert Smith Hampton and Allsop.
A core part of his new role at Avison Young will be to build and strengthen relationships with Asian investors who hold London assets or are actively looking to invest.
James Walker, head of London office Leasing at Avison Young, said: “We’re seeing continued and meaningful interest from overseas investors in London, with Asian investors accounting for a significant share of London transactions so far this year. Against that backdrop, it’s fantastic to have Steve join and continue the growth of our London Leasing team.
“He brings not only well-established relationships across key Asian markets, but also a strong understanding of both investor requirements and the London leasing landscape. That combination of international connectivity and local market expertise will be incredibly valuable as we continue to support clients and capitalise on evolving investment trends across London.”
Lydon added: “I’m delighted to be joining Avison Young’s London office leasing team at a time when the market is seeing steady activity from overseas capital. Asian investment continues to form a significant part of that picture, with investors targeting prime assets. Having spent the past few years working closely with investors across the APAC region, I’ve built strong relationships and a clear understanding of their priorities. I’m looking forward to bringing that insight to the team, working collaboratively to support clients and further strengthen our offer in a competitive market.”
