Our People

Dani Kilsby-Steele

Partner, Rural

Dani brings energy and enthusiasm into every aspect of her work within our Rural Private Estates team.

Katie Delafield

Partner, Rural

Katie showcases her expertise in strategic estate management and providing landlord and tenant advice to her diverse portfolio of clients. 

Kevin Knight

Rural Professional

With a background in agriculture, ecology, and business contract management, Kevin sees the full picture of land, people, and purpose.

Ralph Peters

Head of Rural, Scotland

A firm but fair approach has earned Ralph the enviable reputation as the ‘go to’ expert on rural property issues.

Robert Leadbetter

Partner, Head of Investment and Property Management

Ranging from large scale ground-up development projects to bond-like income producing properties - Robert has a broad experience.

Robin Hill

Partner, Investment and Property Management

Robin is an asset/fund manager with an exceptional breadth of experience in investment management, alternative and mainstream real estate, capital markets, and consulting.

Darren Hirst

Partner, Rural

Darren’s role may be niche, but his view is expansive, especially from the deck of a boat on the River Clyde.

John Coates

Partner, Rural

With an active interest in his family farm, John understands the value of creative thinking, sensible advice and reliable service.

Saul Western

Partner, Head of Commercial

Providing thorough and professional investment advice across the golden triangle and beyond.

Max Bryan

Partner, Head of Office & Laboratory Agency

Max works with pioneering innovators and tech entrepreneurs, leading our unparalleled offices and labs agency team.

Mike Derbyshire

Partner, Planning

Mike is a passionate and vastly experienced advocate for thoughtful, well-designed development and a thought leader on the future of planning in England.

Jennie Hainsworth

Partner, Planning

Jennie works in our Cambridge Planning team, providing advice on a range of projects, coordinating the submission of planning applications and promoting sites for development through local plans.

Thomas Bacon

Principal Landscape Architect & Urban Designer

Focusing on creativity and collaboration, Thomas’ hard-working attitude ensures clients receive well-informed and innovative visions and masterplans for their sites.

Danielle Percy

Partner, Head of Landscape Architecture & Masterplanning

At all stages of the development process, Danielle and her team of landscape architects and urban designers are on hand to help you.

Martina Sechi

Associate, Head of Landscape & Townscape Assessment

Martina is passionate about townscape architecture, ensuring her clients’ visions are delivered in a way that complement their settings.

Roland Bull

Head of Rural

Roland leads Bidwells’ rural business, bringing analytical rigour, strategic clarity, and a future-focused outlook to some of the UK’s most valuable land and estate portfolios.