Expertise
With more than 35 years of experience, Giles specialises in Industrial and Logistics, having led projects for major occupiers, developers and owners.
He has significant experience in occupational acquisitions, securing 4 million sq ft of bespoke regional distribution centres (R.D.C.s) for the Co-op Food Group’s UK network.
Giles is involved in disposals, lettings, and sales projects, dealing with existing, speculative, and build-to-suit products for both occupiers and landlords. In addition, he is proficient in assessing and structuring development projects, encompassing land sales/acquisitions, turnkey packages, and speculative developments. His expertise includes advising on various lease modifications, from surrenders and re-lettings to re-gearing over-rented properties and extending leases, thereby enhancing asset value.
Highlights
- Lead the rollout of a regional distribution network and managed the expansion of Co-Op Food’s 8 regional distribution centres, totalling approximately 4 million sq ft across the UK.
- Disposals - worked on a range of lettings / sales projects of existing, speculative and build to suit product for occupiers and landlords.
- Development - evaluation and structuring projects which included land sale/ acquisitions, turnkey packages and speculative projects.
- Value Enhancement Initiatives - advised on a range of lease variations from surrenders and re-letting, to re- gearing of over rented property and extensions of the lease.
