Nick Neophytou and Richard Watson explore how developers can make schemes stack up in challenging times
Writing for Estates Gazette, Nick Neophytou, Managing Director of Mantra (part of BTG), and Richard Watson, London and South East Auctions Director at BTG Eddisons, discussed how real estate developers may need to address challenges in the market make their schemes stack up.
Mantra Group, part of BTG, structures finance deal for next chapter of growth at Lawrence Stephens
Mantra Group, part of BTG, has structured bespoke finance from Shawbrook for Lawrence Stephens, a full-service London law firm, to refinance its existing facilities and give the firm the financial headroom to build on its growth.
Mantra Group, part of BTG, introduces £24.4m Senior Loan from Topland Vintage for Prime Belgravia Residence
Mantra Group, part of BTG, has introduced a £24.4m senior loan facility from Sol Zakay's Topland Vintage at one of Belgravia's most prestigious addresses for a UAE-based ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) family. The bespoke facility, which is secured against a freehold 16,300 sq. ft residence, enables a UAE-based client to refinance an existing loan from a private bank.
BTG secures sale of broadcast equipment firm supplying the World Cup in accelerated acquisition
BTG has advised on the accelerated acquisition of ES Broadcast Hire Limited by Rcapital Partners LLP as part of a wider restructuring process of its parent company ES Media Group. The BTG team, led by Felix Connolly, partner in Financial Advisory and M&A at the group, completed the deal for the sale of ES Broadcast Hire to Rcapital on 6 July 2026, after Watford-based ES Media Group approached BTG for advice on its options following cashflow and HMRC pressure.
BTG enhances senior leadership team with partner promotions
BTG has announced two key promotions to partner, enhancing its leadership strength in the advisory and restructuring market. Adam Humphrey and Scott Day have been promoted to partner within the advisory and restructuring leadership teams, respectively. The new partners add more than three decades of combined experience,16 of which have been spent at BTG.
BTG delivers £12.5m of industrial sales in strong start to 2026
The real estate arm of BTG has completed more than 600,000 sq. ft of industrial and logistics transactions across the South East during the first five months of 2026, with deals totalling in excess of £12.5m in sales alongside a series of major lettings.
BTG supports Hamble Yacht Services in its sale to Premier Marinas
BTG has supported Hamble Yacht Services (“HYS”) in its sale to Premier Marinas as it becomes part of a growing group of marinas across the South Coast of the UK.
Jenny Fram comments on the uptake of CIF and if schools can increase their success rate
After the government released its latest data on Condition Improvement Funding (CIF) applications, Schools Week asked Jenny Fram, Director at BTG, to give her thoughts on success rates and what schools have been making applications for.
Julie Palmer and Matthew Hattersley discuss next steps for stalled housing developments with FT Adviser
As the number of financially distressed, incomplete, or stalled housing developments increases FT Adviser asked Julie Palmer and Matthew Hattersley from BTG, what actions developers and lenders can take and if this suggests that the right housing is being built.
Julie Palmer, Nazar Soofi and David Mathieson explore the financial, operational and energy challenges facing the F&B supply chain
Writing for Foodbev, Julie Palmer from Restructuring, David Matheison from Funding and Insurance and Nazar Soofi from Projects and Developments, discussed the current conditions in the food and beverage (F&B) sector and how focusing on energy security could support with cost saving measures.
