SHW, the 200-strong South East and London-focused adviser, has entered into a merger agreement with London agent Ashwell Rogers.
From 1 July, SHW has taken responsibility for the day-to-day management of the London-based, privately owned surveying practice, Ashwell Rogers, which will initially trade as "SHW, incorporating Ashwell Rogers"
Stiles Harold Williams Partnership, trading as SHW, is an independent, full-service real estate advisory business, with nine offices across London and the South East, serving clients across the UK. It is particularly known for its work in Brighton and on the South Coast.
A wholly owned business with 23 equity partners, SHW advises on office, industrial and retail property, supported by its specialist property management in investment, town planning, development, rating, healthcare and medical, roadside, charities, airports, leisure and leasehold reform.
Ashwell Rogers is a multi-disciplined practice of chartered surveyors. The team has focused on the London office market and national in and out-of-town retail sectors in both agency and professional services, with clients including Columbia Threadneedle, Abrdn, Peel Investments, Freshwater, Silchester International Investors and Cats Protection.
Based on Beak Street in London’s West End, Ashwell Rogers’ team of six will move into SHW’s new West End office on Berners Street. They will work with the London office agency team and SHW’s other South East offices to expand SHW’s capabilities in the London office market and out-of-town retail coverage across the UK.
Russell Markham, managing partner at SHW, said in a statement: “The Ashwell Rogers’ team ethos is very much aligned with ours, with a partner-led approach allowing its individuals to provide clients with straightforward, honest, and commercial advice. We already have an existing client synergy, and this move will allow us to better service these clients, and others, across the UK with our agency, management, building consultancy and professional services expertise.
“The merger will also bolster our growth within Central London agency, particularly with Ashwell Rogers’ strong office and national retail coverage, and we are delighted to welcome the team to the SHW family.”
Roger Dunlop and Jeremy Good, partners at Ashwell Rogers, said in a joint statement: “Having worked with various members of the SHW team over the years, we are delighted to be joining forces with a business that has a similar mindset and ethos to our own. We are excited about the opportunities this merger will bring, allowing us to better serve our existing clients across the UK by offering them a full suite of advisory services. We look forward to working with the SHW team to develop wider client relationships across our combined service lines.”