Our People

Matthew Alexander

Partner, Rural

An approachable, yet driven rural agent, Matthew provides well-researched and in-depth advice to his clients on the purchase and sale of rural and agricultural property.

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.

Robert Gibbons

Associate, Capital Markets

Robert is an associate within Bidwells' capital markets team.

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.

Amy Kincaid

Associate, Rural Estates Management & Professional

A deep appreciation of our rural environment allows Amy to successfully deliver a broad range of short and long-term projects.

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.

Beth Winstone

Business Space Agency Assistant

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

Lizzie Lethbridge

Surveyor, Capital Markets

Edward Gardiner

Rural Surveyor

Ed has worked in the rural investment team since 2022 and works primarily with institutional clients including a number of Cambridge Colleges on a range of estate management and landlord and tenant matters.

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.