
Historic advisory firm Debrett’s has announced the opening of a new London office at 17 Carlisle Street in Soho, marking a return to the capital for the business founded in London in 1769. The office forms part of the growing portfolio of central London buildings owned by ThamesBank Properties.
ThamesBank Properties is a design-led developer and investor specialising in characterful office buildings defined by volume, natural light and architectural integrity. Over the past three years, the company has significantly expanded its portfolio of prime London assets, including office buildings and development sites across the capital.
Eduardo Foster, Director at ThamesBank Properties, said the company was pleased to welcome Debrett’s to Carlisle Street following an extensive refurbishment programme.
“We are delighted to welcome Debrett’s to Carlisle Street. Following a prolonged period of vacancy, we acquired the building and began refurbishment within a week of completion, transitioning it from a corporate fit-out to a design more in keeping with the character of Soho and the needs of its occupiers. Just over five months from legal completion, we are pleased to see the building fully occupied once again.”
James England, Managing Partner and Head of Investments at Debrett’s, said the move represented an important milestone for the business.
“We are delighted to be establishing our new London office at Carlisle Street. Debrett’s famously had a presence for many years on Piccadilly, and I’m delighted we have re-established a London address.
“Our 30-strong London team, spanning Advisory, Investments, Coaching and Mulberry Bow, our wealth management partners, will be based here. Together with our regional offices, this strengthens our ability to serve clients across the UK.
“ThamesBank Properties has delivered an exceptional space, and we are very pleased to continue our longstanding relationship with Eduardo Foster and the Foster family, along with ThamesBank board member Richard Dilworth, which spans more than 20 years.”
Debrett’s combines its centuries-old heritage with a modern advisory platform spanning mergers and acquisitions, investments and executive coaching, supporting founders, entrepreneurs and private clients throughout their personal and business journeys.
The firm is guided by a board that includes Darryl Eales, former chief executive of LDC; Richard Swann, partner at Inflexion and chair of its investment committee; and Richard Sanders, co-founder of Catalyst Corporate Finance, now Alantra.
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