UK property advisor Knight Frank has strengthened its retail expertise with the acquisition of retail practice Markham Vaughan Gillingham (MVG) for an undisclosed amount. Led by five directors and two associate directors from offices in London, Bristol, and Manchester, MVG is currently advising on more than 9.5 million sq ft (882,000 m2) of shopping centre space. It also has a strong presence in out-of-town and retail warehousing, as well as factory outlet centres.
UK property advisor Knight Frank has strengthened its retail expertise with the acquisition of retail practice Markham Vaughan Gillingham (MVG) for an undisclosed amount. Led by five directors and two associate directors from offices in London, Bristol, and Manchester, MVG is currently advising on more than 9.5 million sq ft (882,000 m2) of shopping centre space. It also has a strong presence in out-of-town and retail warehousing, as well as factory outlet centres.
Ian Barbour will become head of retail and will be based at Knight Frank's global Headquarter in London, where MVG is currently acting on behalf of Land Securities' One New Change and also for Canary Wharf Group.
Alistair Elliott, head of commercial division, Knight Frank said: 'The acquisition of MVG propels us to a new platform and is part of our continued strategy to develop and strengthen our retail team and enhance our mixed use expertise. MVG will be a great fit.'
