_Alex James boosts Knight Frank’s Private Client commercial investment reach

Knight Frank has appointed Alex James to its Private Client Team, working in the global real estate adviser’s headquarters at 55 Baker Street in London.

November 05, 2018

Previously an Associate Partner in Knight Frank’s Middle East office, Alex brings with him a wide range of skills and experience, having significantly expanded the team’s client base across sovereign wealth funds, REITs, institutions, family offices and ultra-HNWIs.

During his four years in the Middle East Capital Markets team, Alex spearheaded business development for Knight Frank in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and the UAE, becoming one of the leading global referrers across the business in 2017. He assisted in growing the team’s local market share and dominance, culminating in disposing the largest UAE office investment transaction on record in 2018.

Since starting his career at DTZ (now Cushman and Wakefield), Alex has advised on over US$2.5bn of global investment transactions and worked across a variety of sectors including education, logistics, healthcare, hospitality, retail and landmark HQ offices.

Part of the UK and European investment team at DTZ, he was responsible for underwriting investments, completing major acquisitions and disposals across the UK and Europe in a variety of sectors, and delivering strategic advice to clients throughout the transaction process.

Alex James, Associate Partner, Private Client Team, said: “Knight Frank remains at the forefront of global real estate investment. As such, it is crucial that we provide a best in class service with international expertise to support our increasingly diverse investor base and wide variety of client requirements.

“I’m excited to be returning to London and look forward to continuing to assist and expand my Middle Eastern client base, whilst boosting Knight Frank’s exposure to these increasingly important markets and enhancing our services to existing and new clients.”

Andrew Sim, Head of Global Capital Markets, said: “Having spent many years supporting our Capital Markets’ activities across the Middle East I am delighted that Alex has returned to London to help drive our wider Global Wealth initiative.”

Deborah Watt, Head of Private Client Team, said: “Alex brings a wealth of Middle Eastern experience and a strong client following who will continue to benefit from his access to global markets through Knight Frank’s capital markets network. I’m delighted to welcome him to the team as we continue to build and grow our private client advisory business, providing UHNW investors with strategic investment advice globally.”

Joseph Morris, Head of Middle East Capital Markets, said: “Alex has an excellent understanding of the Middle East and its investor requirements. He will continue to work closely with the teams across the region, ensuring that Knight Frank provides the most cohesive advice possible to its clients.”

For further information, please contact:

Ella Mullings, Commercial PR Officer at Knight Frank

Ella.Mullings@knight.frank.com