Our People

Christopher Bond

Partner, Rural

With a specialism in infrastructure projects in Norfolk and Suffolk, Christopher provides insightful expertise when advising his clients.

Thomas Handy

Senior Surveyor, Capital Markets

Tom is an experienced surveyor specialising in the acquisition and disposal of investment properties across the UK. His focus lies within the Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor and other key regional markets, where he supports clients in identifying, analysing, and delivering strategic investment opportunities.

Darren Hirst

Partner, Rural

Darren’s role may be niche, but his view is expansive, especially from the deck of a boat on the River Clyde.

Robert Gibbons

Associate, Capital Markets

Robert is an associate within Bidwells' capital markets team.

Richard Walden

Associate, Capital Markets

Equipped with a methodical and analytical approach, Richard strives to secure his clients the best deals possible – often leading to repeat business.

James Wood

Partner, Rural

James leads the Rural Agency team in Cambridge alongside helping a book of retained clients develop mixed portfolios across the country.

Saul Western

Partner, Head of Commercial

Providing thorough and professional investment advice across the golden triangle and beyond.

Andrew Groves

Managing Partner, Commercial

Known for his tenacity and ability to unearth unusual opportunities, Andrew leads our London office and capital markets team.

Oliver Heywood

Partner, Operational Living Capital Markets

Oliver's experience includes build-to-rent, co-living, hotel and hospitality asset classes in the UK and across Europe.

Lizzie Lethbridge

Surveyor, Capital Markets

Beth Winstone

Business Space Agency Assistant

Beth works as an assistant in our Oxford capital markets team.

Teresa Taentzer

Associate, Investment and Property Management

Teresa is an associate in our investment and property managment team.

Anita Toye

Associate, Investment and Property Management

Anita handles the day-to-day management of the largest single landholding in the Felixstowe peninsula, protecting and driving rental income for our client.

Josef Wolstencroft

Graduate Surveyor, Investment and Property Management

Josef is a graduate surveyor in our investment and property management team.

Julie Walsh

Property Manager

Working within the rural investment team, Julie is a Property Manager for investment companies with strategic land and properties and has a wealth of experience in managing all types of rural properties ranging from farmland to buildings, sports clubs, and fishing lakes. She is passionate about providing a high level of service to her clients and working with them to achieve their desired outcomes.