Our People

Edward Gardiner

Rural Surveyor

Ed has worked in the rural investment team since 2022 and works primarily with institutional clients including a number of Cambridge Colleges on a range of estate management and landlord and tenant matters.

Emma Ponting

Senior Rural Surveyor

Emma has worked in the rural investment sector for many years and has a wealth of experience in managing institutional and corporate clients’ investment portfolios.

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.

Zanna Bowles

Partner, Head of Land & Development, Oxford

An engaging and decisive residential land agent and development consultant, Zanna enjoys bringing the right people together to make things happen.

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.

Becky Westerhuis

Associate, Rural

Becky is enthusiastic about selling properties and loves interacting with people every day.

Samuel Nobbs

Senior Rural Surveyor

Samuel is known for his deep technical expertise and ability to navigate complex professional matters.

David Bentley

Head of Residential

Results-driven, David has sold 70% of Cambridge’s prime city developments and his team are working right across the Oxford to Cambridge Arc.

Andrew Groves

Managing Partner, Commercial

Known for his tenacity and ability to unearth unusual opportunities, Andrew leads our London office and capital markets team.

Laura Gould

Senior Rural Surveyor

Laura’s experience spans estate management, planning projects, and rural diversification, enabling her to deliver practical advice that helps clients unlock value and make confident, informed decisions.