Occupier RepresentationProperty Advice

“GL Hearn has become anextension to our internalproperty team. Their levelof understanding makes asignificant impact on ouroperations across the UK.”David Thew, Property Director,Worldpay

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What makes us stand out?

The way we work is different... we act in thebest interests of occupiers, thus avoidingpotential conflicts of interest. Many otherconsultancies encounter conflicts of interestby also acting for landlords and developers.

We believe this conflict-free advice isunique in the marketplace and ensures no compromises when representingyour business.

We offer in-depth knowledge, personalconnections, pro-active thinking and a proven track record with major corporates.

Providing specialist and impartial advice to occupiers.

“Acting solely for occupiers gives me great confidence that

I am getting the highest level of conflict-free advice.”Malcolm Whetton, CFO,

ThyssenKrupp UK Plc

An approaching lease expiry provided the abilityfor Towry to review their occupational strategy,space utilisation and business image. The focusfor the team was to identify and secure centralBirmingham offices which delivered a high qualitybusiness environment for clients and staff.

Lease event offers opportunity to upgrade accommodation

Towry Two Snowhill, Birmingham Towry Two Snowhill, Birmingham

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“The team ensures that ourcommercial interests are protected

at all times working to stricttimelines to deliver on projects withzero risk exposure to our business.“

Pav Khela, Head of Shared Services,TD Wealth International

UK Nuclear company, NuGeneration Ltd(NuGen), head office relocation from London tothe North West to progress its MoorsideNuclear project in West Cumbria.

A multi discipline team provided workplaceconsultancy, building due diligence,transactional, fit out consultancy and projectmanagement solutions.

Strategic relocation

United Utilities & Severn Trent joint venturerequired new office accommodation to house the business. A combined team provided highlysensitive and confidential market and acquisitionadvice whilst also undertaking building due diligence.

Joint venture drives growth

Welcome Finance’s business restructure resultedin a phased exit from their Nottingham HQ. Theteam provided value and market advice,culminating in the implementation of a nationaldisposal strategy and successful sale within thetarget timeframe. A short term lease back wasnegotiated to allow for a phased exit.

Freehold disposal strategy

NuGen3 Piccadilly Place – Manchester NuGen3 Piccadilly Place – Manchester

United Utilities & Severn Trent Joint VentureSmithfields, Stoke-on-TrentUnited Utilities & Severn Trent Joint VentureSmithfields, Stoke-on-Trent

Welcome FinanceRuddington Fields, NottinghamWelcome FinanceRuddington Fields, Nottingham

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Aligning property to supportbusiness transformation

Whilst assisting Bupa review their nationaloccupational portfolio the team secured a newcentral London facility to support thebusinesses strategic expansion programme,providing market and acquisition advice,together with building due diligence.

Corporate expansion programme

Bupa 77 Cornhill, London Bupa 77 Cornhill, London

How do we support you?

We make it our business to get to knowyour business. We are experienced inworking with clients going throughtransformation and are able to providevaluable advice to ensure that property isaligned to support the business.

Our approach is centred on occupierrepresentation and this clarity of purposemeans you benefit from tailored servicesdesigned around your requirements. Ouradvice supports your decisions in order todeliver timely solutions.

Sodexo’s objectives were to introduce a new way ofworking to encourage improved collaboration withinthe business. By working closely with the client andother consultants we undertook a review of the UKproperty portfolio resulting in an exit strategy fromsatellite offices and various London premises into anew 45,000 sq ft property in central London.

Consolidation and improvedspace utilisation

Working with Worldpay to implement a UK propertystrategy across a portfolio of c.500,000 sq ft tosupport business transformation objectives.Primary focus was consolidation of offices inLondon into a new 95,000 sq ft HQ plus openingnew offices in Manchester c.35,000 sq ft to satisfydecentralisation objectives.

SodexoSouthampton Row, LondonSodexoSouthampton Row, London

WorldpaySpinningfields, ManchesterWorldpaySpinningfields, Manchester

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We provide a wide range of services which are tailored to our clients’ specific requirements.

Our bespoke advice covers the full spectrum of occupancy matters, which can include:

The full range of occupier support

New 95,000 sq ft of officesacquired on behalf of Worldpay

Stay or Go?Fully costed appraisals that inform occupational decisions.

How much space do I need?Space audits and work place consultancy to ensurebest utilisation of floor space. Floor space = £s.

Business transformationRelocation and acquisition advice includingproperty searches and cost analysis.

Extracting value from your leaseNegotiating lease restructuring with your landlord.

Forward planning and identifying critical lease datesPortfolio management, including break option and lease expiry management.

Reducing floor spaceLease and freehold disposal strategies for surplus accommodation.

Managing costs of occupationChallenging rent reviews, business rates and service charges.

Due diligence and managing risk on contractual commitmentsBuilding Consultancy (surveys and dilapidations).

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Sam RogersDirector

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Tracy CooperAssociate Director

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Janine WoodAssociate Director

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