Hi, we’re Avison Young, and we’re global real estate advisors who share a commitment to making great places for people. It’s the reason we were founded, and it’s why we do what we do. When we get together with our clients and partners, we put people and places at the centre of every decision and bring fresh thinking to create real estate opportunities. There are over 5,000 of us around the world, constantly bringing new ideas to the table and thinking differently about the challenges that face our communities and our industry.

Davitt Jones Bould is the UK’s largest and most experienced specialist real estate law firm, trusted by leading clients in the property sector for over 25 years. With just over 75 senior lawyers, each bringing an average of 25 years’ post-qualification experience from top-tier private practice and in-house roles, Davitt Jones Bould offer unparalleled expertise across the full range of real estate legal services — including commercial property, planning, construction, environment, real estate finance, property litigation, and more.

Over the past decade, Manchester has become the fastest growing part of the UK economy. It’s a leading destination for FDI and benefits from a vibrant and diverse business ecosystem.
Now, the region has a plan to deliver a new decade of ‘good growth’, where no one and no place is left behind. This new economic model aims to get every part of the city-region growing, making sure everyone can contribute to and benefit from continued growth and no one and no place is left behind.
A new innovative approach to public investment and a UK-first Integrated Pipeline of shovel-ready projects with high-growth potential will allow the region to build on a scale and at a pace not seen before this century.
This Integrated Pipeline will focus investment and effort over the next decade, delivering thousands of new homes and jobs as well as new employment spaces and innovation districts.
The pipeline is backed by a £1 billion GM Good Growth Fund which aims to pump prime the pipeline making projects more viable and building investor confidence.

Liverpool City Region is a powerhouse of innovation and ambition, where world-class research, transformative ideas, and cutting-edge industries converge to shape the future. With globally recognised strengths in Health and Life Sciences, Advanced Manufacturing, Creative and Digital Technologies, Maritime, and Net Zero, the region is redefining economies and revolutionising industries. Strategic infrastructure investments, Freeport status, and a commitment to net zero by 2035 underpin a compelling investment proposition, while ultrafast digital connectivity and vibrant cultural offerings create an exceptional quality of life. This is a region built on purpose, powered by people, and united by a bold vision for growth.

Lloyds brings together innovation, financial strength and sustainability leadership to support the UK Commercial Real Estate & Social Housing market through transition and growth. Our purpose is to create a more sustainable and inclusive future for people and businesses, shaping finance as a force for good.

Locale’s AI-enabled platform connects people, places and technology to create intelligent, high-performing real estate experiences. Powering 40,000+ properties and 80m+ sq ft across the UK and Ireland, it delivers measurable impact through innovation, service excellence, and data-driven insight.
Partnering with commercial and residential leaders, Locale empowers Developers, Asset Managers, and Building Teams to operate smarter, move faster, and unlock the full potential of every asset.

NLA is the membership organisation for London’s built environment sector. We build relationships, develop skills and champion our community, guided by the New London Agenda. We act locally and collaborate globally, welcoming visitors from around the world to our home at The London Centre.

Opportunity London is the public-private partnership to attract £100bn of institutional capital to London.

London consistently remains the most attractive city in the world to invest, yet connecting to those opportunities has often been a challenge for investors. We exist to transform that relationship.

Opportunity London is a joint venture between London & Partners and the NLA, bringing together every tier of government, backed by industry, to provide a one-stop-shop that eases the path for capital investment across our great city.

RentGuarantor provides a trusted rent guarantee solution for estate agents and PBSA providers across the UK. We act as a UK-based guarantor for tenants who don’t have one — including students, international renters, and professionals without traditional references. Our fully digital platform enables fast, compliant approvals, helping partners reduce voids, speed up lettings, and support more applicants and we are the UK’s only listed rent guarantee provider. By working with RentGuarantor, agents and operators can offer a reliable guarantor option that meets landlords’ needs while enhancing accessibility for tenants.

Providing legal advice for life and business, the firm’s purpose is clear: to unlock potential. 
Working with organisations of all sizes, the firm delivers a broad range of specialist legal services and has expertise across multiple areas including but not limited to: real estate, energy, education, banking and finance, healthcare, investment funds, manufacturing, agriculture, family business and private clients. 
With more than 1,200 people, Shakespeare Martineau has hubs in London, Milton Keynes, Birmingham, Solihull, Stratford-upon-Avon, Bristol, Nottingham, Leicester, Lincoln, Sheffield and Edinburgh.

Stevens & Bolton is an independent UK law firm where technical excellence meets personal service. We work closely with clients across the built environment, providing clear, commercially focused advice that keeps projects moving - from acquisition and development through construction, fit out, letting, and ongoing management, as well as resolving disputes when they arise.

Our deep sector understanding and agile, cross practice expertise mean we help clients navigate market, regulatory and operational pressures with confidence. As trusted advisers, we focus on connection, pragmatism, and outcomes - bringing the right expertise at the right time.

Whatever you’re aiming for, let’s make it happen.

Vastint is an international real estate organisation with over 35 years of experience. The goal of Vastint is to create long-term value through property investments. The cornerstones of our operations are the management of portfolio properties and the development of office, residential and hotel properties across Europe.

Vastint UK specialises in unlocking the potential of large city sites to create truly mixed-use regeneration schemes. It is Vastint UK’s ambition to create urban neighbourhoods which balance living, working, learning and leisure; places designed to be characterful, connected to their history and local context and, most of all, thoughtfully designed from the inside out.

Whitbread PLC is the UK’s largest hotel business and the owner of Premier Inn. With more than 850 hotels and nearly 86,000 rooms across the UK and Ireland, it continues to expand in response to a structurally changing hotel market. Whitbread sees long term potential to grow its network by around 40, targeting 125,000 rooms across both countries.