Montagu Evans has appointed Alex White from Colliers as equity partner and head of rating advisory.
At Colliers, White led the firm’s London rating team advising occupiers, landlords, investors and developers with a particular focus on core Central London markets.
His appointment follows Montagu Evans’ previous rating head Josh Myerson’s move into a broader leadership role within the partnership as head of advisory – the department within which rating advisory sits.
Myerson said: “Our growth strategy is continuing to attract talent from across the industry and there is clear appetite from the business to increase equity partner numbers further and support sustainable expansion at all levels. Alex is the right strategic fit as well as being the right individual for this role.
“Against an increasingly tough commercial backdrop, businesses require robust, proactive and expert-led rating support; especially following the recent revaluation, which has added further complexity, coupled in most cases with higher bills. In tandem with his nationwide brief, Alex’s Central London expertise is particularly welcome, bringing with it the ability to help clients unlock more opportunities across the capital. I’m looking forward to working closely with him over the months and years ahead.”
White added: “The increased complexity of the rating system means clients are now, more than ever, in need of specialist, best in class advice throughout all stages of the asset or occupancy lifecycle. Quality of service is something I have always seen as a core element of rates advice and this, together with the firm’s wider growth strategy and outstanding team in place, will provide a strong platform for this new challenge.”
