Experience

National Housing Group

• United Kingdom
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Jul 2020 - Present

  London, England, United Kingdom National Housing Group’s focus is to tackle the housing shortage and the homelessness crisis in the UK. Through acquiring and developing properties NHG is addressing the lack of high quality suitable housing available as a permanent solution for the homeless. NHG work with vulnerable individuals who are often neglected and find it difficult to secure permanent housing. By placing those without a social network into a permanent home will improve their quality of living and has mental and… Show more National Housing Group’s focus is to tackle the housing shortage and the homelessness crisis in the UK. Through acquiring and developing properties NHG is addressing the lack of high quality suitable housing available as a permanent solution for the homeless. NHG work with vulnerable individuals who are often neglected and find it difficult to secure permanent housing. By placing those without a social network into a permanent home will improve their quality of living and has mental and physical health benefits. In this way, NHG has a social and environmental impact. NHG has established relationships with housing associations, councils and charities in order to service the demand for quality, sustainable housing. As COO, I’m involved with the everyday running of NHG including operating systems and processes, staffing, strategy and fundraising. Please visit our website www.thenhg.com or get in touch via email at info@thenhg.com. Show less



TAB

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Strategy Officer

  • Jul 2020 - Present

  London, England, United Kingdom TAB was founded in early 2018 when we found that some of the most exciting property projects didn’t fit well within the constraints of traditional lenders’ more rigid and often computer-generated funding criteria. We saw a need for a lender that understood the requirements of bridging loans and had the experience to transact swiftly while taking a prudent approach to risk. We designed our lending model to have the flexibility to consider the wider spectrum of a borrower’s circumstances and we… Show more TAB was founded in early 2018 when we found that some of the most exciting property projects didn’t fit well within the constraints of traditional lenders’ more rigid and often computer-generated funding criteria. We saw a need for a lender that understood the requirements of bridging loans and had the experience to transact swiftly while taking a prudent approach to risk. We designed our lending model to have the flexibility to consider the wider spectrum of a borrower’s circumstances and we can finance a diverse range of projects. As CSO, I’m involved with the everyday running of TAB including operating systems and processes, staffing, strategy and fundraising. Please visit our website www.tabhq.com or get in touch via email at help@tabhq.com. Show less



ASK Partners

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • Feb 2020 - Jul 2020

  London, United Kingdom ASK Partners was set up to offer bespoke and flexible funding solutions to experienced property developers and joint venture partners. We provide funding solutions across the capital structure, ranging from bridge lending to equity joint venture agreements. We have a fully flexible capital base, which enables us to structure funding across the capital structure. We are able to provide funding from £2m to in excess of £100m. ASK Partners is not sector specific and will consider… Show more ASK Partners was set up to offer bespoke and flexible funding solutions to experienced property developers and joint venture partners. We provide funding solutions across the capital structure, ranging from bridge lending to equity joint venture agreements. We have a fully flexible capital base, which enables us to structure funding across the capital structure. We are able to provide funding from £2m to in excess of £100m. ASK Partners is not sector specific and will consider residential and commercial transactions in the UK. Our preference is to work with partners on transactions which offer the opportunity to add value. Several of our recent transactions have been on unconditional land, where a value-add opportunity has been identified. We know every transaction is different and we pride ourselves on creating a tailored funding solution. https://www.askpartners.co.uk Show less



British Pearl

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder

  • Jan 2015 - Oct 2019

  London, United Kingdom British Pearl ® is an online crowdfunding platform facilitating share and loan-based investment in UK property. Our site is helping to revolutionise the way people invest in property by facilitating investment in buy to let and development projects for as little as £100, as either Share Investors (shareholders) or Loan Investors (lenders), while also enabling developers to raise equity and debt funding from the crowd. Our mission is to become the preferred online marketplace for property… Show more British Pearl ® is an online crowdfunding platform facilitating share and loan-based investment in UK property. Our site is helping to revolutionise the way people invest in property by facilitating investment in buy to let and development projects for as little as £100, as either Share Investors (shareholders) or Loan Investors (lenders), while also enabling developers to raise equity and debt funding from the crowd. Our mission is to become the preferred online marketplace for property investment and development capital by: 1. Providing access to unitised property ownership and investment. 2. Creating a trading exchange for property shares and loans. 3. Improving access to capital for SME property developers.

• General Counsel & Compliance Officer

  • Jan 2015 - Oct 2019



Berwin Leighton Paisner

• United Kingdom
• Law Practice
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Senior Associate, Real Estate Disputes

  • Feb 2011 - Aug 2014

  Kobi specialises in all aspects of real estate litigation and dispute resolution including lease renewals and termination of business leases, dilapidations disputes, asset management and property related insolvency issues. Kobi also has experience in relation to residential landlord and tenant work including enfranchisement. Kobi has advised on: • contested lease renewal proceedings. • dilapidations and Section 18 issues. • forfeiture proceedings against a tenant who had… Show more Kobi specialises in all aspects of real estate litigation and dispute resolution including lease renewals and termination of business leases, dilapidations disputes, asset management and property related insolvency issues. Kobi also has experience in relation to residential landlord and tenant work including enfranchisement. Kobi has advised on: • contested lease renewal proceedings. • dilapidations and Section 18 issues. • forfeiture proceedings against a tenant who had appointed an LPA Receiver in breach of the lease. • compliance with the terms of break clauses. • a large collective enfranchisement claim relating to 20 units in central London. • residential lease extensions. • bankruptcy proceedings. • fixed charge receivers obtaining vacant possession of premises occupied by tenants on assured shorthold tenancies. • trespass and also eviction proceedings against both residential and commercial tenants. Professional memberships: Kobi is a member of the Property Litigation Association. Publications: Kobi has written several articles for the property press and presented to clients and industry contacts on case law and its practical application. Show less



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• United Kingdom
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Solicitor

  • Oct 2009 - Oct 2010

  Litigation department.



Nabarro LLP (Now CMS)

• United Kingdom
• Law Practice
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Solicitor

  • Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

  Real estate solicitor



King & Wood Mallesons

• Hong Kong
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Solicitor

  • Aug 2002 - Nov 2006

  Property Litigation solicitor