Our People

David Bentley

Head of Residential

Results-driven, David has sold 70% of Cambridge’s prime city developments and his team are working right across the Oxford to Cambridge Arc.

Tim Barratt

Partner, Head of Forestry

Tim leads our specialist forestry team, covering strategic asset management, valuations, sales, acquisitions as well as EIA and professional contracts.

India Chard

Principal Planner

Engaging and diligent, India delivers planning services on a range of projects within the Oxford to Cambridge Arc.

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.

Corinne MacDougall

Associate, Planning

Having experience of both the English and Scottish planning systems provides Corinne with a holistic understanding of this specialist area.

James Thomson

Associate, Forestry

James’ passion for forestry is fed by an appreciation of the long-term impact this sustainable asset has on society.

Stuart Burbidge

Partner, Natural Capital & Sustainable Investment

With international experience delivering bespoke and landscape-scale biodiversity projects, Stuart has dedicated more than a decade to natural land management and research.

Ben Hayek

Partner, Project Management

With a strong eye for detail, Ben is an incredible problem solver.

Roland Bull

Head of Rural

Roland leads Bidwells’ rural business, bringing analytical rigour, strategic clarity, and a future-focused outlook to some of the UK’s most valuable land and estate portfolios.

Matt Dawson

Partner, Land & Development

Matthew is an experienced Chartered Surveyor who has earned a reputation for providing market-leading expertise across a range of services in land and development consultancy.

Rebecca Mothersole

Partner, Rural

Rebecca enables her clients to maximise their income streams and the future potential of their estates.

Jonathan Conway

Associate, Commercial Building Surveying

Jonathan applies a dynamic approach to problem-solving and leading project teams to undertake complex refurbishments, technical due diligence, dilapidations and party wall matters.

Denis Torley

Partner, Forestry

26 years’ experience in forestry and a background in planning provides Denis with a deep understanding of this asset.

Richard Todd

Head of Built Environment

Richard has been integral to the success of the Oxfordshire property market over the last 15 years through his work in the education and science and technology sectors.