Meet the Judges
Savills
Director - Hotel Capital Markets
Richard focuses on real estate transactional work advising investors, banks, operators and developers across the UK and Continental Europe hotel, extended stay (serviced apartment / aparthotel) and hostel sector. He also specialises in strategic hospitality platform growth working on disposal, occupational and development projects.
Richard advises vendors across the UK and Continental European gateway markets, as well as structuring off market transactions, bringing together developers, operators and funders. He has led many successful hotel Investment projects across EMEA, including highlights such as the sale of the Native Bankside London, UK YHA Portfolio, Haymarket House London, Albus Hotel Amsterdam, Manor Hotel Amsterdam, Adina Nuremburg and Safestay portfolio sale and leaseback. Additionally, Richard is active advising clients on strategic hotel acquisition work including transactions such as the Apex Hotel London, Hilton Vienna Park, and Clayton Cardiff hotel.