As Principal and head of northern offices for property management and a member of the division’s Strategy Executive, Derick takes overall responsibility for 25 staff and around 100 properties (plus a number of properties for portfolio clients) as well as supporting the governance and growth of the division.

His team - with expertise in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and Newcastle - undertake property and asset management of offices, retail, industrial and mixed-use schemes on behalf of corporate clients, property companies, public sector bodies and high net-worth individuals including Blackstone, Ares and the Reuben Brothers.

We also have a dedicated team undertaking service charge consultancy on behalf of landlords and occupiers. Derick is renowned for his generalist knowledge – borne out of a retail agency background and a thirst for involvement across all areas – as well as his no nonsense approach to practical delivery and sensible outcomes for all parties.

His experience in dealing with the early stages of large complex schemes including void property management, cost mitigation plans, meanwhile uses, setting up service charge regimes and long term management strategies has been valuable for a number of clients.