Over eighty years combined experience in the debt advisory sector.
James Bannister
Managing Director (Waypoint Debt Advisory)
James, a Law Graduate and a Fellow of the RICS with 23 years’ experience in Real Estate asset management and loan workout. He joined Clutton's in 1998, moving to an investment family office in 2001. James then moved to Morgan Stanley in 2004 and Deutsche Bank as head of the UK team in 2006. Since 2010, James has run his own businesses.
Mike Riley
Joint Managing Director (Waypoint AM)
Mike has previous experience with Chesterton, HVB, Quintain and Castlemore. At Waypoint Mike is responsible for business strategy focusing on new business and initiatives for the Waypoint group. He specialises in financial structuring, capital raising and debt origination. Mike is a member of the investment committees.
Nick Gregory
Joint Managing Director (Waypoint AM)
Nick has previous experience with Chesterton, UBS and Castlemore. At Waypoint, Nick is responsible for Real Estate investments across the Waypoint Group. He chairs the UK and European investment committees and is also responsible for portfolio performance, client reporting and asset management strategy.
Claire Buijs
Specialist - insolvency and receivership
Claire has 20 years insolvency experience, starting at RSM Robson Rhodes in 1999. In 2011 whilst at Moorfields she headed up the property team working for over 7 high street lenders.
Jonathan Agar
Specialist in Debt Structuring
Jonathan is highly experienced in special situations, restructuring and asset turnaround. He has previously worked for Real Estate investment funds and family offices.
Fraser Gray
Specialist In Debt Structuring
Fraser has over 30 years’ experience as a restructuring specialist. He is a Chartered Accountant, licensed Insolvency Practitioner and Accredited Mediator.
Patrick Smith
Finance Director
Patrick is the Waypoint Group Finance Director and Compliance officer with responsibility for all accounting and tax matters. He is a Chartered Accountant with more than 25 years’ experience in the property sector in both public and private businesses.
Agie Murach-Stepnowska
Operations Manager
Agie is responsible for the efficient functioning of the Waypoint Group team through a range of administrative, financial, and managerial responsibilities.
Mark Charlton
Head Of Research
Mark has over 40 years' experience in real estate research having worked for institutional funds, UK and global real estate brokers and a global professional services business. Mark contributes research and analysis to support the Waypoint business.
Sam Gardam
Executive Assistant
Sam has over 12 years of experience working in Real Estate banking. Sam has worked at companies including Deutsche Bank AG London and Situs Asset Management.
Claire Mcclymont
Executive Assistant
Claire provides input and support to senior executives in areas such as internal systems, research and business development.
Emma Kendall
Office Assistant
Emma is responsible for the efficient functioning of the London office, involving a range of administration systems, and ensuring the smooth running of the office on a day-to-day basis.
Over 80 Years Experience