Arc & Co., part of FRP Advisory, has expanded its UK debt and equity advisory team with the appointment of a director and two asset finance advisers.
The appointments form part of the next stage in FRP’s strategy to establish a dedicated real estate pillar within the wider business.
The hires follow the recent arrival of Martin Farinola from Delancey and are intended to strengthen Arc & Co.’s capacity to advise clients on complex financing requirements across the property sector.
The firm said the additions will deepen its debt and equity advisory expertise while expanding the support available to borrowers and property investors.
Neil Kermode joins as director, bringing 36 years of experience in the development and financing of major real estate and infrastructure projects.
Kermode (pictured) previously worked at Leumi UK as business development director and at Canary Wharf Group Plc, where he held the role of director and head of origination and structured finance.
Max Foxcroft joins as an asset finance adviser from Ice Cubed Property Finance, where he spent three years as an associate broker.
Tom Goldsmith also joins as an asset finance adviser. He previously spent three years at Copping Joyce Surveyors as head of development consultancy and affordable housing transactions and brings more than a decade of experience in the UK property sector.
Andrew Robinson, partner at FRP, said: “The demand for expert, integrated advisory has never been greater in the real estate sector.
“These new appointments reflect our investment in the depth of experience we offer as a team and our growth ambitions.
“Strengthening the scale and scope of our expertise allows us to provide the high-level support our clients require in today’s market.”
Martin Farinola, head of institutional capital advisory, added: “Arc & Co. and FRP have real momentum.
“This team has the expertise to deliver end-to-end support on the complex challenges real estate stakeholders face.
“I am looking forward to working with the new team members, as well as the wider group, to help clients navigate these issues and deliver long-term outcomes.”
