Arc & Co., part of FRP Advisory, has significantly strengthened its UK debt and equity advisory capabilities with the appointment of a new director and two asset finance advisors.
The move follows the recent arrival of Martin Farinola from Delancey and forms part of the next tactical phase of FRP’s strategic creation of a dedicated Real Estate pillar.
These appointments focus on deepening the firm’s Debt and Equity Advisory expertise, adding the capacity required to better serve the complex needs of clients and their borrowers.
The New Appointments:
- Neil Kermode (Director): Brings 36 years of experience in the development and financing of major real estate and infrastructure projects. He joins from Leumi UK, where he served as Business Development Director, and Canary Wharf Group Plc, where he served as Director and Head of Origination and Structured Finance.
- Max Foxcroft (Asset Finance Advisor): Joins from Ice Cubed Property Finance, where he spent three years as an associate broker. He was shortlisted for Rising Star of the Year at the NACFB Commercial Broker Awards 2023.
- Tom Goldsmith (Asset Finance Advisor): Joins from Copping Joyce Surveyors, where he spent three years as Head of Development Consultancy & Affordable Housing Transactions, bringing over a decade of experience in the UK property sector.
Andrew Robinson, Partner at FRP, commented: "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."
