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Lease Management
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14,000 sq ft
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Leading Private Equity Firm

Strategic Office Migration and Expansion

In December 2021, Matthew Noble was appointed by a leading private equity firm to Project Manage a Stay v Go exercise. The firm was based in 12 St James’s Square in approximately 11,000 sq. ft and our instructions were to explore terms relating to restructuring the leases or alternatively, finding alternative space within St James’s or Mayfair of between 11,000 sq. ft and 15,000 sq. ft to allow for future expansion.

Following a comprehensive search, terms were agreed to acquire the entire third floor of 78, St James’s Street, London SW1, totalling 14,000 sq. ft approx. The specification of the building was very high, importantly meeting all the ESG requirements which the firm was keen to adhere to. Whilst we continued negotiations with the existing landlord at 12, St James’s Square, it became clear that 78, St James’s Street was the ideal property for our client going forward and accordingly, the lease completed in May 2022.

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Matthew heads up our Agency Division which specialises in advising Landlords and Occupiers in all aspects of commercial property negotiation. Specialising in central London offices Matthew has built up a wide range of long standing, Landlord and Occupier clients over 4 decades of operating in this exciting and ever changing market. Notable transactions conducted and overseen by Matthew include the acquisitions of over 180,000 sq ft for The Net-a-Porter Group in Westfield and White City, 40,000 sq ft HQ for Moonpig.com PhotoBox Group and the disposal of 90,000 sq ft at 1, Alie Street, Aldgate.

Tony leads our Professional, Investment & Asset Management division, leveraging over 40 years of experience in rent reviews and lease renewals for both landlords and tenants across London and the Home Counties. He has established a prestigious client base and has been highly active in acquiring and selling significant office investments in central London for various investors. Notable transactions include purchasing 1 Portsoken Street and 1 Alie Street in London for Alfred Equities and Newworth Holdings, respectively, and selling a property at 35/36 Great Marlborough Street to Shaftsbury PLC.

Jake Doffman
Associate Director

Jake joined Noble Harris in 2014, assisting both Matthew and Tony in office agency and asset management. Since joining Noble Harris, Jake has acted on behalf of a number of well established companies which include Cult Beauty, MintTwist, Reprieve, Peak and many more. Other recent disposals include over 70,000 sq ft at 1 Alie Street and 18 Mansell Street. In his spare time Jake enjoys running, playing golf and watching Spurs.

Carl Dobrin
Associate Director

Carl has been a member of the Noble Harris team since 2017, specialising in commercial property lettings and investments across London, acting on behalf of both a range of Landlord and Occupier clients. Providing bespoke advice in all commercial property matters from leasehold acquisition, leasehold marketing, disposal & lease renewals to rent reviews, investment acquisitions, sales & asset management. Carl enjoys being the lynchpin that ensures each and every project progresses with momentum aligning the various moving parts along the way, with the goal of achieving client aspirations with great care.