Knight Frank equity partner Anthony Barnard is retiring from the partnership after 19 years at the firm.
He is joining the London specialist investment manager CLI Dartriver, in May, in the newly-created role of head of strategic partnerships.
Barnard joined Knight Frank in 2006 and was subsequently appointed head of West End capital markets. In 2016, he was promoted to proprietary partner.
He has specialised in the London investment market for more than three decades, advising on more than £5bn of transactions in the last 15 years and undertaking some of the West End’s most high-profile transactions.
Philip Hobley, head of London offices at Knight Frank, said: “Throughout his 19 years at Knight Frank, Anthony has been a hugely valued member of the firm, delivering exceptional results and playing a significant part in key investment transactions in the London market that will have a lasting impact.
“As a true professional and trusted advisor, it is a natural transition joining an outstanding business in CLI Dartriver, a great client of Knight Frank. We wish him every success in his next role and look forward to continuing to work closely together.”
Barnard added: “It has been a pleasure to have spent almost two decades at Knight Frank, during which time the team has grown significantly, bolstering its reputation in the market as the leading adviser on London’s landmark projects and deals.
“I have known Neil Thompson and Ben Chambers, the founders of CLI Dartriver, for many years and I am delighted to be joining the fantastic business they have created. My role will focus on expanding and diversifying the capital base of the business and playing a key part in the next phase of growth.”
Thompson said: “In our first five years we have built a strong market position and undertaken numerous Central London transactions. We have a supportive and growing investor base and an extremely talented team with a proven and increasing track record. We are delighted that Anthony will be joining the team to support the business in the next stage of our growth.”
