About us

A well-known and respected figure in the development and short-term finance sector, Martin has an impressive track record of entrepreneurialism and a contacts book that is second to none. During a three decade career in real estate finance he has become a trusted, ‘go-to’ partner for the broker community, having served as Director of Sales at Fortwell Capital and at Money Partners Limited. He joined Atelier Capital Partners from Iron Bridge Finance, where he sat on the board as Managing Director for Sales, and now plays a key role as Atelier consolidates its growth and continues to boost origination capacity.

Rebecca is a well-respected Building Surveyor and Bank Monitor with over 15 years’ experience in the property industry, and has worked at established brands such as Colliers International and MDA Consulting Ltd. She has acted on countless commercial and residential schemes, funded by a vast range of lenders from Barclays, RBS and Coutts to Investec, Lloyds and Hampshire Trust. Rebecca lives and breathes risk management and her impressive track record reflects this.

Alan is a corporate banker and chartered accountant with more than 20 years of experience in property finance, gained across a number of major high street banks including the Lloyds Banking Group and Santander. He has an instinctive ability to pinpoint solutions to complex and difficult transactions and articulate them to the broker, borrower and professional teams.

Richard’s role is to hardwire the highest standards of compliance, conduct and corporate governance into everything Atelier does. As a former Head of Compliance at both Zopa and Shawbrook Bank, he has a firm grasp of the challenges high-growth financial institutions can face, as well as how best to control risk and consistently deliver the best customer outcomes. An open-minded and authoritative external consultant, he challenges Atelier’s assumptions and is integral to the business’s drive to never stop improving.

Simon’s mission is to deploy technology which supports high-touch, high-value relationships. He has been central to Atelier’s innovative Fintech developments, which include online account management for borrowers and brokers. Simon has a deep understanding of the power of data and how it can be used to reduce risk and improve the customer experience. He has broad experience delivering innovation to a variety of banks and specialist lenders.

Reece has over 15 years’ experience within financial services across banking, insurance, wealth and asset management, and development finance.  His experience spans working for a big 4 consultancy, SME companies and multi-nationals. Reece works across the business to identify and deliver strategic objectives ensuring the Atelier operational infrastructure runs smoothly.

Smithi manages Atelier’s ESG programme, ensuring all our affairs are conducted in accordance with the highest ethical standards. Smithi believes that responsible lending does not mean sacrificing performance, and that property finance should fund homes that have a positive impact on local communities. Prior to joining Atelier, she worked with a number of leading mortgage lenders.

Paul joined Atelier, after a successful career in specialist lending and private banking, to identify and execute a strong pipeline of development and bridging opportunities. His banking and real estate background enables him to assess and close complex loans with multiple moving parts.

As the former Head of Loan Analysis at Hampshire Trust Bank, Matthew brings a strong analytic approach to complex funding arrangements. Particularly where extra leverage is required, Matthew’s creative approach can often find additional headroom in a loan structure and add real value to client-broker relationships.

Anthony is an experienced real estate professional with in-depth knowledge in credit risk management, particularly in the SME developer market. He has worked on a wide breadth of transactions and complexity and draws on that wealth of experience to identify creative solutions. Anthony’s CV includes twelve years at HSBC working as a due diligence and transaction execution manager.

Avi works within the Credit team structuring and underwriting development finance facilities. He has excellent sector experience working across residential, office and hotels, deal-sourcing, conducting due diligence and transaction execution of debt and equity development finance.

Raj works within the credit team and is responsible for structuring and underwriting a range of loan facilities for professional property developers. He holds an MSc in investment analysis and is an experienced real estate debt advisor.  His work underpins Atelier's core purpose - helping developers turn development opportunities into successful schemes - and is helping us grow our assets under management in a sustainable way.

Simon is an integral part of Atelier’s origination and new business development team. Before joining, he spent seven years in the mezzanine finance market. Simon is a hands-on relationship builder who brings a wealth of experience in progressing enquiries into completed loans.

With a degree in Civil Engineering, designing and building complex structures is in Rav’s blood. He plays a key role in the lending team, where he is responsible for building Atelier’s direct to developer channel. He joined the company in 2021, having previously worked at a number of commercial development lenders across the Midlands and the South East.

George has a wealth of experience working with developers and brokers to structure bespoke development deals to meet specific project requirements.  He has strong relationships with residential developers and brokers across the UK.  Before joining the originations team at Atelier to help realise company growth ambitions, he spent 5 years at Hampshire Trust Bank.

Leveraging a degree in finance from Loughborough University and 5 years experience in bespoke development finance, Harley’s skill at designing tailored solutions to complex challenges has him a popular choice with brokers. Since he joined Atelier in May 2019, he has played a key role in optimising loan facilities for both borrowers and brokers right at the outset of their enquiry.

Patrick is a Chartered Building Surveyor. He has excellent experience working with private clients, businesses and institutional investors in both residential and commercial sectors. His previous role as an independent monitoring surveyor is invaluable in the day-to-day management he provides to our clients.

Peter has been a qualified Building Surveyor / Development Manager for over 20-years and works across multiple projects identifying and focusing on key risks and solutions. Peter is hands-on throughout the construction process to provide support to Borrowers and their professional teams.

Oscar manages a portfolio of loans throughout their lifetime with Atelier. Working with borrowers and Independent Monitoring Surveyors, Oscar has a hands-on role and navigates potential challenges to ensure developments are delivered successfully on time and in budget. Oscar has a master’s degree in Real Estate from the University of Reading which further adds to the property expertise within the Portfolio team.

Slav manages a portfolio of loans throughout their lifetime with Atelier. Working with borrowers and Independent Monitoring Surveyors, Slav takes an analytical and solutions-based approach to risk management which he uses to navigate potential challenges and issues. Slav has an Investment and Finance in Property degree from the University of Reading and over 12 years’ experience working in Asset management and Real Estate Data Analytics companies.

Nik qualified as a Chartered Accountant with PwC and has 7 years of post-qualified experience. Since leaving PwC he has held roles across a variety of finance functions in the Aviation, Telecoms, and Development Finance sectors. Nik is responsible for Atelier’s reporting and treasury management and works closely with the SMT and board providing insights into the performance of the Atelier business.

Marc holds a mathematics degree and a master’s in Finance and Investment Management which he completed with distinction and is currently studying for his ACA accreditation. Marc supports the finance team in day-to-day finance operations. 

Honor is part of the team that provides Atelier’s financial foundations, and who have together built a lending business with a strong, liquid balance sheet and a mix of capital sources. Honor holds a first class degree in Economics, and her expert analysis of the capital markets is central to the way we grow our balance sheet and helps us manage our cash as efficiently as possible.

Samantha is an experienced EA who works alongside Atelier’s senior leadership team to keep the company’s central London office running smoothly. Prior to joining Atelier, she worked at a specialist media company producing high-value content for financial professionals.

Hannah works within our business operations team.  She holds a first class MSc in Mathematics and her career has been focused on managing major financial tech projects.  With her keen eye for detail and deep tech expertise, she is integral to our drive to give our borrowers unmatched levels of visibility and control of their loan facilities.  She is also focused on providing continuous improvements to the Atelier customer experience.

Edward works within the business development team and is responsible for managing the Atelier CRM platform and business development strategy.  He specialises in research, client relations and sales. From sourcing new clients to identifying business development opportunities within existing accounts, Edward’s proactive approach to client relations helps fuel the growth of the business.

Bruce has an extensive background in banking and lending spanning more than 35 years. Based in Edinburgh, his knowledge and experience of the Scottish market makes him an asset to the company. He has a very strong and large network of residential brokers and developers across the UK. He is also a distinguished member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers in Scotland.

Mike manages the origination of new loans across south west England and south Wales. With over two decades of experience within the development finance sector, Mike has a deep understanding of deals and loan structuring. His robust connections with residential brokers and developers makes him a valued lending partner within the development community