We are commercial real estate professionals acting across the London markets, home counties and principal cities of the UK.
Providing strategic agency, investment and professional advice to owners, our clients include the major institutional investors, high net worth individuals and leading UK and international property companies.
- Name
- Ian Webster
- Title
- Director
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- +44(0)20 7190 9802
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- +44(0)7901 516 723
- ian@robinsonwebster.co.uk
Ian is one of the co-founding directors of Robinson Webster having left CBRE to set up the firm in 2016. He has worked in retail property for in excess of fourteen years advising retailers, landlords and investors on strategy across the UK.
Whether it’s in Newcastle, Leeds or London, Ian has an outstanding knowledge of the major UK retail markets. Blending his experience acting for both retailers and landlords, Ian is able to provide balanced and commercial advice which results in exceptional results for his clients.
- Name
- Adam Robinson
- Title
- Director
- DD
- +44(0)20 7190 9803
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- +44(0)7980 576 245
- adam@robinsonwebster.co.uk
Adam is a founding director of Robinson Webster having spent two decades in the capital, working at the forefront of the market, first with Harper Dennis Hobbs and then as an equity partner at Jackson Criss.
He advises many of the best known owners in the country across their portfolios. Originating from Northumberland he lives in Surrey with his family.
- Name
- Chris Ward
- Title
- Director
- chris@robinsonwebster.co.uk
- DD
- +44(0)20 7190 9806
- M
- +44(0)7467 567 925
Chris is a Director at Robinson Webster with over ten years’ experience in the retail property market having spent the previous seven years with CBRE. He is a lease consultancy specialist dealing with rent reviews, lease renewals, re-gear negotiations and expert witness work.
Working in tandem with the agency team at Robinson Webster, Chris’s in-depth understanding of the major UK retail markets and intricacies of the lease consultancy field provide Robinson Webster’s clients with the full spectrum of retail advice.
- Name
- Liam Jones
- Title
- Associate Director
- DD
- +44(0)20 7190 9804
- M
- +44(0)7990 335 016
- liam@robinsonwebster.co.uk
Liam joined Robinson Webster in November 2018 having spent three years at Jackson Criss working in the High Street and Shopping Centre teams. He advises a wide range of private and institutional Landlord clients throughout the UK providing him with a strong grasp of the UK's top retail markets.
Whilst only at the start of his career, Liam has built an enviable track record of getting deals done in all types of different of retail markets. Originally from Blackburn, Liam now lives in East London.
2020 News
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LONDON N1 - ISLINGTON - 33 ESSEX ROAD
THE WHEELS ARE IN MOTION AT BALFE'S BIKES
Independent, London-based bike store and workshop Balfe's have opened their 7th site in the former Bathstore on Essex Road, Islington.
The site, totalling approximately 2,500 sq ft, will offer their full range of bicycles and accessories alongside an in-store workshop.
Robinson Webster acted on behalf of the Landlord, an institutional pension fund, in this transaction.
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YORK - UNIT 4, 1-5 DAVYGATE
SAINSBURY'S BRING CONVENIENCE TO DAVYGATE
Leading convenience food operator Sainsbury's have completed on their second City centre site in York.
The site, formerly occupied by French Connection, is prominently located on Davygate and will enhance the existing tenant mix.
Robinson Webster acted on behalf of the Landlord, an institutional pension fund, in this transaction.
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LONDON SW11 - SHOPSTOP @ CLAPHAM JUNCTION STATION
SHOPSTOP SHOWS RESILIENCE IN THE MIDST OF THE PANDEMIC
Whilst 2020 has not panned out the way anybody expected, Clapham Junction Station has continued to show resilience in the face of a difficult retail climate.
Acting on behalf of the Landlord, Robinson Webster completed four rent reviews over the course of 2020, including rental uplifts, providing a successful outcome for our client and proving that the station remains a fantastic location for retailers. We continue to be involved with the day to day leasing in addition to the professional work, with key lettings lined up for 2021.
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LONDON W1 - MAYFAIR - 31 DOVER STREET
CHUCS HERE TO STAY IN MAYFAIR
Popular Italian/Mediterranean restaurant Chucs have signed a new lease at 31 Dover Street.
Since opening in 2014, they have established themselves as a firm-favourite with Mayfair locals with its intimate setting and high quality food offer.
Robinson Webster acted on behalf of the Landlord in this transaction.
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READING - 1 STATION ROAD
WENDY'S CHOOSE THE READING ESTATE FOR FLAGSHIP UK SITE
US-based fast food chain Wendy's have agreed a deal on a site in Reading for their first UK site, which signals the start of their UK expansion.
They have opted for a highly prominent unit on the corner of Station Road and will now undertake works the transform the former Nationwide site into an exciting new restaurant site, with the intention of opening in early 2021.
Robinson Webster acted on behalf of the Landlord in this transaction.
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LEEDS - 9A LANDS LANE
BYRON BURGER EXTEND THEIR STAY IN LEEDS
Acting on behalf of the Landlord, an institutional pension fund, Robinson Webster have successfully agreed to re-gear the Byron Burger lease in order to extend their stay in Leeds.
Their site is prominently located on Lands Lane, with Byron trading well from the site for a number of years. The deal represents a satisfactory outcome for all parties.
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BIRMINGHAM - 16 CORPORATION STREET
OPTICAL EXPRESS HAVE CORPORATION STREET IN THEIR SIGHTS
UK-based opticians Optical Express have chosen Corporation Street, Birmingham for their new site.
This will be their first site in Birmingham and they will occupy the former Mothercare site at 16 Corporation Street.
Robinson Webster acted jointly with Jackson Criss on this transaction on behalf of the Landlord.
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LEEDS - 92-93 BRIGGATE
JOLLIBEE CONTINUES UK EXPANSION
Philippines fast food chicken giant Jollibee continue to press ahead with their UK expansion with the acquisition of a new site on Briggate, Leeds.
A flagship store in Leicester Square will open in the first half of 2021, followed by launches in Leicester, Edinburgh, Cardiff and other major cities across the UK.
Robinson Webster acted on behalf of the Landlord, an institutional pension fund, in this transaction.
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YORK - 11-13 PARLIAMENT STREET
HSBC COMMIT TO PARLIAMENT STREET IN YORK
The UK's largest banking group, HSBC, have reiterated their commitment to York by re-gearing their lease on Parliament Street.
Robinson Webster acted on behalf of the Landlord, an institutional pension fund, in this transaction.
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LONDON SW6 - FULHAM - 24-32 VANSTON PLACE
ORANGE THEORY FLEX THEIR MUSCLES IN FULHAM
Orange Theory Fitness, one of the leaders in the boutique gym and leisure industry, will be bringing their high intensity, science-based workouts to Fulham Broadway following the acquisition of a new site on Vanston Place.
The deal involved a change of use to transform the former restaurant into a high quality leisure facility.
Robinson Webster acted on behalf of the Landlord, an instiutional pension fund, in this transaction.
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LEEDS - 12A ALBION PLACE
LUCKY DAYS CAFE EXPANDS INTO LEEDS
York-based independent cafe operator Lucky Days have branched out into nearby Leeds with the acquisition of a site on Albion Place.
Following their first opening in 2012 in York, the business has gone from strength to strength leading to a further two sites in York before expanding into Leeds.
Robinson Webster acted on behalf of the Landlord in this transaction.
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RICHMOND UPON THAMES - 10 THE QUADRANT
VISION EXPRESS EYE RELOCATION IN RICHMOND
Established British Opticians Vision Express have relocated into a new store in Richmond upon Thames, demonstrating their new and improved fit-out.
The new store represents a shift to a smaller concept, bringing it in line with their business model. They were previously located at 23-24 George Street.
Robinson Webster acted on behalf of the Landlord in this transaction.
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LEEDS - 1-2 NEW STATION STREET
RUDY'S CONTINUE THEIR ROLL OUT IN LEEDS
Following the success of their sites in Manchester, Birmingham and Liverpool, Rudy's Neapolitan Pizza have chosen New Station Street in Leeds as the location for their fifth restaurant.
Backed by Mission Mars group, Rudy's have quickly become one of the most popular restaurants in Manchester amassing a big following among students and young professionals.
Robinson Webster acted on behalf of the Landlord in this transaction.
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LONDON SW11 - CLAPHAM - 64 ST. JOHN'S ROAD
KNOOPS TO OPEN FIRST LONDON SITE IN CLAPHAM JUNCTION
Described as the 'best hot chocolate in the world' by the Daily Telegraph, Knoops have decided to enter the London market after securing a site on St. John's Road in Clapham Junction. Owing to the success of their first site in Rye, they have an ambitious expansion plan to bring their artisan chocolate drinks to a number of locations in London.
Robinson Webster acted on behalf of the Landlord in this transaction. 64 St John's Road was the last remaining vacancy within the Landlord's ownership following key lettings to Pret A Manger, Flying Tiger and Amorino.