Knight Frank opens in The Gulf
Date: 12th September 2008 |
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London, UK - Knight Frank has established a permanent Gulf network in the Middle East and has appointed Don Bradley, who until recently was ceo of Cluttons in the Middle East, as the region’s chief executive.
Knight Frank has been providing clients with Middle Eastern advice for the last seven years in particular advising the Royal Group on the development of Reem Island in Abu Dhabi, as well as a number of developments in Dubai.
Based in Bahrain, Knight Frank will provide commercial and residential property consultancy services across The Gulf. The opening is part of Knight Frank's global growth strategy as it continues to enhance its service offering across the world and provide its clients with excellent local advice.
Don Bradley has 26 years’ extensive Middle Eastern property consultancy experience including acting on behalf of institutional and private investors. Current clients also include major developers in Abu Dhabi, Saudi, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and the United Arab Emirates with professional instructions from investors, developers and occupiers including Gulf Finance House, Barwa, The Agency for Financial Monitoring and Information, and Merrill Lynch.
Nick Thomlinson, senior partner, Knight Frank said: “Having operated in The Gulf for a number of years, to continue this momentum and strengthen our presence we required someone with exceptional local experience. Don brings a wealth of knowledge and will allow our regional and international investors to have greater access to the Middle East’s dynamic residential and commercial property markets.”
Don Bradley, chief executive – middle east, Knight Frank said: “The markets in the Middle East region remain exceptionally active at this time and embrace major landmark schemes with commercial, residential and leisure use components. Knight Frank is recognised as a market leader in the provision of high level professional services in these sectors and brings a unique appeal to clients operating in the region. It has been an absolute pleasure to witness the warm welcome our announcement has received.”
It is anticipated that the team of experienced Gulf based consultants will be further enhanced by the appointment of a number of multi-disciplined senior personnel both from within Knight Frank and the region.
Don first commenced his career in the investment department of Knight Frank in1972. The office opening will add to its 196 offices in 38 countries across six continents.
For further information, please contact:
Nick Thomlinson
Senior Partner
Knight Frank
+44 (0)20 7861 1001
Don Bradley
Chief Executive – middle east
Knight Frank
+973 39610600
Olivia Gallimore
Partner, PR Manager
Knight Frank
+44 (0)20 7861 1035
Niki Riley
International Residential PR Manager
Knight Frank
+44 (0)20 7861 5037
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Knight Frank LLP is the leading independent global property consultancy. Headquartered in London, Knight Frank and its New York-based global partner, Newmark Knight Frank, operate from 196 offices, in 38 countries, across six continents. More than 6,770 professionals handle in excess of US$700 billion (almost £355 billion) worth of commercial, agricultural and residential real estate annually, advising clients ranging from individual owners and buyers to major developers, investors and corporate tenants. For further information about the Company, please visit www.knightfrank.com.